We don’t even want to recognize ourselves as part of a match where such actions take place. The ‘loyal’ in our name symbolizes diversity in our community, and as a club we will stand up for that.” – said the director of FC “San Diego” after a racist statement by one of the players.
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In the United States, the club refused to score a point due to racist behavior of the player
The second-team Los Angeles Galaxy announced on Saturday that it had mutually terminated the contract of defender Omar Ontiveros after a racist incident on the field involving the player.
Recall that the incident itself occurred in the 71st minute of the match between Los Angeles Galaxy II and San Diego Loyal (1:1).
Ontiveros called rival defender Elijah Martin the word “nigger” after a collision on the edge of the field. Ontiveros was warned by the referee.
It is alleged that Galaxy staff and the referee heard Ontiveros use the word “nigger” but did nothing to warn him.
After an investigation, the league management announced that Ontiveros would be fined and receive a six-match suspension. However, San Diego took the unusual step of announcing that they were giving up a point earned in that game. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the club made a statement:
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We don’t even want to admit that we are part of a match where such actions take place. The “Loyal” in our name symbolizes diversity in our community, and as a club we will stand up for that.
Galaxy later issued a brief statement stating that the contract with Ontiveros was terminated.
As for San Diego’s decision to waive the result of the match, the league’s management will consider this issue next week.
Recall that the incident itself occurred in the 71st minute of the match between Los Angeles Galaxy II and San Diego Loyal (1:1).
Ontiveros called rival defender Elijah Martin the word “nigger” after a collision on the edge of the field. Ontiveros was warned by the referee.
It is alleged that Galaxy staff and the referee heard Ontiveros use the word “nigger” but did nothing to warn him.
After an investigation, the league management announced that Ontiveros would be fined and receive a six-match suspension. However, San Diego took the unusual step of announcing that they were giving up a point earned in that game. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the club made a statement:
We don’t even want to admit that we are part of a match where such actions take place. The “Loyal” in our name symbolizes diversity in our community, and as a club we will stand up for that.
Galaxy later issued a brief statement stating that the contract with Ontiveros was terminated.
As for San Diego’s decision to waive the result of the match, the league’s management will consider this issue next week.
