CONCACAF said on Friday it would investigate racist online abuse directed at Canadian player Moise Bombito following his team’s loss to Argentina in their opening match of the Copa America.
Bombito was subjected to online abuse in the wake of Canada’s 2-0 loss. The incident occurred shortly before Thursday’s game in Atlanta where he attacked Argentine star Lionel Messi.
Replays showed the 24-year-old Colorado Rapids The player slid towards Messi and collided violently with the Inter Miami player’s ankle.
CONCACAF, the regional soccer governing body for North America, Central America and the Caribbean, issued a statement in support of Bombito and Canada following the insults.
“We stand with Canada Soccer in condemning the shameful social media posts targeting Moise Bombito,” CONCACAF said. “Racism has no place in our sport and in our society.”
CONCACAF said it was working with the South American football association CONMEBOL to identify the accounts responsible for the abuse.
“We are now working with the association and our colleagues at CONMEBOL and FIFA to explore ways to investigate the accounts that have posted racist material,” CONCACAF said.
“We will continue to use our influence to promote unity and respect.”
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