Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08am on 28 Jun 2024,Friday Sports
After the US national team's 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America, players were targeted with racist abuse on social media. Tim Weah, who was given a red card, was among those attacked with hateful comments. The US Soccer Federation condemned the behavior, saying it has no place in the game. The organization will offer mental health support to affected players and staff and has reported the incident to tournament organizers CONMEBOL. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in soccer and the need for greater action to protect players from abuse.
