Soccer’s governing body opens investigation into alleged racist comments
Posted June 12, 2019 1:23 pm.
Last Updated June 12, 2019 5:33 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Canada Soccer has announced it is investigating allegations of racism directed at member of Calgary’s Cavalry FC.
Players from Calgary and Hamilton’s Forge FC were involved in a fight following a match last Tuesday.
Some Calgary players allege the scuffle was sparked by a racial slur by a member of Hamilton’s coaching staff.
Both teams are already facing disciplinary action for “failing to ensure their players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion after the final whistle.”