Tonight’s MLS match between Wayne Rooney’s DC United team and Phil Neville Inter Miami was overshadowed by a racist scandal.
DC United’s “Taxi” Fountas are said to have expressed themselves as racist to Damion Lowe of Inter Miami. Then Rooney chose to replace the player.
“I’ve always thought Wayne (Rooney) acted cool, says Phil Neville after the match.”
In the second half, Damion Lowe, 29, and Taxiarchis Fontas, 27, got into each other’s covers.
When the Greek midfielder walked away from the situation, he was said to have expressed himself racially towards Lowe.
This was something like a DC coach Wayne Rooney36, conceived and acted on the spot – by replacing the midfielder.
Something like Miami coach Phil Neville45, pays tribute to his fellow countryman.
– I always thought he acted too high. We have to deal with an issue that may have been swept earlier, but we are a club that prides itself on our diversity and inclusion in our team and supporters,” Phil Neville told the press.
An investigation has been opened
Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United player, played down the importance of the event and the repercussions of the situation until a clear picture of what was said and done.
– There was a complaint, and I’m sure the league will investigate it closely. There’s not much I can say, Rooney told reporters.
The American Football League condemns the incident and confirms it the athlete That an investigation will be conducted.
“MLS has zero tolerance for offensive and abusive language and we take these allegations seriously. An investigation will be opened into this matter immediately. More information will be provided when the investigation is complete.”
The match ended 3-2 against Inter Miami, and Gonzalo Higuain won the match in the 94th minute.