MLS Investigating Alleged Antisemitic Comments Directed at Revolution’s Dor Turgeman
The league said it has spoken with both teams after reports that fans directed hateful language at Israeli forward Dor Turgeman.
- Major League Soccer is investigating reports of "antisemitic and discriminatory language" directed at New England Revolution forward Dor Turgeman during Saturday's game at Saputo Stadium in Montreal.
- The Israeli forward was subjected to verbal abuse after scoring in the 35th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw, prompting the Revolution to condemn the alleged behavior on Monday.
- Sports journalist Caleb Pongratz reported that fans shouted "a slew insults" at Turgeman, while other reports from attendees claimed chants included "Death to Israel."
- Montreal stated Sunday it is in contact with the league and Revolution to take necessary actions, while fan club statement condemned the behavior, declaring such actions have no place in soccer.
- The MLS fan code of conduct prohibits such behavior; depending on severity, penalties range from game ejection to a minimum six-month ban on attending matches.
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New England Revolution Condemn Antisemitic Abuse Directed at Israeli Forward Dor Turgeman
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS (VINnews)-The New England Revolution on Monday strongly condemned what the club described as antisemitic and discriminatory abuse directed at forward Dor Turgeman by CF Montreal supporters during Saturday’s Major League Soccer match. Turgeman, an Israeli striker, was targeted after scoring in the 35th minute of a 2-2 draw at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, […]
MLS investigating alleged antisemitic comments directed at Revs player
Aug 1, 2026; Montreal, Province of Quebec, CAN; New England Revolution forward Dor Turgeman (99) plays the ball against CF Montreal defender Efrain Morales (24) during the second half at Saputo Stadium.
MLS probes antisemitic abuse of Revs' Turgeman
MLS opened an investigation over "reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their Saturday 2-2 draw against CF Montreal, the league said Monday.
MLS investigating reports of antisemitic comments hurled at player in Montreal
Major League Soccer says it is investigating reports of "antisemitic and discriminatory language" by CF Montreal fans directed at a player of the opposing team during a game on Saturday at Saputo Stadium.
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MLS investigating alleged antisemitic comments directed at Revolution's Dor Turgeman
Major League Soccer is investigating alleged antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman.
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