Allan Saint-Maximin explains departure from Club América amid racism concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Allan Saint-Maximin left Club América nearly a year ago, citing repeated racist attacks and discrimination faced by his children as the primary reasons for terminating his contract. In a recent interview with The Athletic, he emphasized prioritizing his family's emotional well-being, stating he could not allow his children to accept such treatment. Despite his love for the club, where he scored three goals in 16 appearances, Saint-Maximin chose to join Charlotte FC in MLS in early 2026. He expressed that his stance against racism would remain unchanged no matter his location.
- •Saint-Maximin departed Club América due to concerns over his children's safety.
- •He had a successful stint at Club América, scoring three goals in 16 matches.
- •The forward has joined Charlotte FC in MLS as of early 2026.
- •He emphasizes that his anti-racism stance applies universally.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 👀Saint-Maximin reflects again on his América exit
"Nearly a year after leaving Club América, French forward Allan Saint-Maximin revealed why he terminated his contract: the repeated racist attacks and discrimination his children faced at school.A fir...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Nov 11, 2026, 12:11 PMInside Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s Whirlwind Week
MLS•Nov 10, 2026, 12:22 PMInter Miami's Lionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi
MLS•Nov 9, 2026, 12:00 PMColorado Rapids vs Chicago Fire- MLS•Nov 2, 2026, 5:10 AMTimbers jump into playoff spot with 3-1 victory over Dynamo behind Vincent Janssen, David Da Costa
MLS•Oct 31, 2026, 4:01 PMMLS playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule entering weekend
MLS•Oct 29, 2026, 1:40 AMCharlotte FC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
