MLS forward gets six-game ban after racist comments

New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir has been suspended for six games by MLS for using a racist remark during Saturday’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Play was stopped for 15 minutes after a confrontation involving Vanzeir as he issued an apology on Tuesday and it was later announced he would “step away” from the club until further notice to avoid “distractions”.

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The Belgian, 24, has also been handed an unspecified fine.

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New York Red Bulls forward, Dante Vanzeir has been suspended by Major League Soccer for six regular season games for the use of racist language. pic.twitter.com/UtkTdTz3ag

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The league also stated that it would “require Vanzeir to participate in additional league-mandated training and education sessions, as well as a restorative practices programme.” Vanzeir is also prohibited from appearing in US Open Cup games, MLS Next Pro games and exhibition games.