MLS investigates antisemitic chants directed at Dor Turgeman in Montreal
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
During the MLS matchup between New England Revolution and CF Montréal on Saturday, fans directed antisemitic chants at Revolution striker Dor Turgeman. Chants captured by microphones included 'free Palestine' shortly before Turgeman scored. The Revolution condemned the behavior and reported it to MLS, which confirmed it is investigating the incident. CF Montréal stated it does not tolerate discrimination and is reviewing the matter as well.
- •Match took place on Saturday in Quebec.
- •Turgeman scored before facing chants from fans.
- •New England Revolution reported the incident to MLS.
- •MLS confirmed the investigation of the reported language.
- •CF Montréal is also investigating the fans' behavior.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — MLS investigating reported antisemitic abuse of Israeli striker Dor Turgeman
- 12:21 AMESPN Soccer — MLS probes antisemitic abuse of Revs' Turgeman
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — MLS investigating alleged antisemitic comments directed at Revolution's Dor Turgeman
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
- 9:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
"Israeli striker scored, then gestured at CF Montréal fans Revolution ‘strongly condemn’ the chants The New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the sides in Quebec. The specific chants were directed towards New England’s Israeli striker Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones capturing fans chanting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored a goal. MLS on Monday confirmed it was “aware of reported antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at a New England Revolution player” and that the matter is under investigation. Continue reading...
"The New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the sides in Quebec. The specific chants were directed towards New England’s Israeli striker Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones capturing fans chanting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored a goal. MLS on Monday confirmed it was “aware of reported antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at a New England Revolution player” and that the matter is under investigation.
"Major League Soccer is investigating “reported antisemitic and discriminatory language” from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their game against CF Montreal, the league said Monday. The Revolution said in a statement that the Israeli forward was subjected to verbal “abuse” on Saturday after Turgeman scored a goal in the 35th minute of a 2-2 draw in Montreal. "The club immediately reported the incident to Major League Soccer and has fully supported the investigation," the Revolution's statement said.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:14 PMMLS investigating reported antisemitic abuse of Israeli striker Dor Turgeman
Major League Soccer is investigating “reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" from CF Montreal fans toward Israeli striker Dor Turgeman.
- ESPN SoccerAug 4, 2026, 12:21 AMMLS probes antisemitic abuse of Revs' Turgeman
MLS opened an investigation over "reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their Saturday 2-2 draw against CF Montreal, the league said Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:53 PMMLS investigating alleged antisemitic comments directed at Revolution's Dor Turgeman
Major League Soccer is investigating “reported antisemitic and discriminatory language” from fans directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their game against CF Montreal, the league said Monday. The Revolution said in a statement that the Israeli forward was subjected to verbal “abuse” on Saturday after Turgeman scored a goal in the 35th minute of a 2-2 draw in Montreal. "The club immediately reported the incident to Major League Soccer and has fully supported the investigation," the Revolution's statement said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:02 PMMLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
The New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the sides in Quebec. The specific chants were directed towards New England’s Israeli striker Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones capturing fans chanting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored a goal. MLS on Monday confirmed it was “aware of reported antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at a New England Revolution player” and that the matter is under investigation.
- The Guardian SportAug 3, 2026, 9:02 PMMLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
Israeli striker scored, then gestured at CF Montréal fans Revolution ‘strongly condemn’ the chants The New England Revolution have denounced chants they deemed “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” from CF Montréal fans during Saturday’s MLS matchup between the sides in Quebec. The specific chants were directed towards New England’s Israeli striker Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones capturing fans chanting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored a goal. MLS on Monday confirmed it was “aware of reported antisemitic and discriminatory language directed at a New England Revolution player” and that the matter is under investigation. Continue reading...
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