Canada Soccer condemned the insulting comments made to Mark-Anthony Kaye after his dismissal in the 1-0 defeat in Costa Rica on Thursday in the World Cup qualifiers. The Colorado Rapids midfielder suffered racist and other social abuse on social media after being sent off in the 34th minute for a second yellow card. “Canada Soccer strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is frustrated by the online racism targeting a member of our team on social media,” the government said in a statement posted on social media on Friday. “Such vile and disgusting behavior is unacceptable. No more. We will do everything we can to support our players – who have given their all to represent our country with honor – while demanding the harshest punishments for anyone responsible.” After the game on Thursday, Canada coach John Herdman said Kay had the support of the entire team. “I just had a moment with him (at half time) and I said ‘Look, (it’s) football, we’re learning. Stress does things to people. Is normal. We love you. You are our brother. And we move on. We will fight together again. That’s it. “I mean, the lad is devastated. Absolutely devastated. He knows what that meant tonight.” —– This Canadian Press Report was first published on March 25, 2022.
