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Wayne Rooney take a firm stance when DC United face Inter Miami. Best scorer Taxi Fountas was withdrawn by the coach, accused of using racist words.
The incident occurred when DC United faced Inter Miami in the continuation of Major League Soccer competition at Audi Fied on Monday (19/9) WIB. Fontas allegedly insulted Damion Love of DC United.
When Damion was involved in an accident with another player, Fountas allegedly shouted racist words. For his attitude, Rooney then pulled him off the pitch. Foundations finally retired in the 66th minute. He was replaced by Miguel Berry.
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Wayne Rooneytrainer DC United, discovered during a discussion with Phil Neville, coach of Inter Miami. Neville had wanted to leave the game as a form of protest.
“I will submit the results to make a stand,” Neville said, reported by the Guardian.
In addition, Neville also praised Rooney’s attitude, because he wanted to punish his players for his racist attitude. The former partner of him a Manchester United it is considered a class attitude.
“There was an unacceptable racist comment. A word was used that I don’t think is acceptable in society. I think it’s the worst word in the world. There is absolutely no place for racism on the football field or in society.” Neville said. Guardian.
“I have to commend my players for keeping their cool. I have to commend the referee – [dalam] very difficult situation to be able to follow the protocol established by MLS “.
“And I also have to give Wayne Rooney great respect for his attitude. I have always known him as a class actor, and today he did the best thing he ever did, even more than any goal he ever scored.” United’s all-time top scorer.
Fountas, who was punished by Rooney, was originally the top scorer DC United this season. The Greek player scored 11 goals in 20 games, the same as his teammate Ola Kamara. Fountas scored a goal when DC United were finally defeated by Inter Miami 2-3 in the continuation of Major League Soccer competition.
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