Israeli Forward Dor Turgeman Celebrates Amid Anti-Israel Chants, Faces Hostile Reaction in MLS Match

Israeli striker Dor Turgeman continued his strong form in Major League Soccer (MLS) by scoring in a 2-2 draw against Montreal on the night between Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2, 2026. However, the match's most notable moment came immediately after his goal when he deliberately celebrated in front of the opposing fans, who had been chanting anti-Israel slogans such as "Death to Israel" and "Free Palestine" throughout the game.

Following his goal, Turgeman faced hostility as Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza pushed him while bottles were thrown in his direction. Despite this, Turgeman persisted in celebrating, first with open arms and then with a hand to his ear, provoking further physical confrontations that escalated into mutual shoving on the pitch. Turgeman was substituted in the 73rd minute, while teammate Ilay Feingold did not play due to injury.

In a separate MLS match, Israeli midfielder Tay Baribo scored his fourth consecutive goal and 11th in 15 appearances this season, helping DC United secure a 2-2 draw against Nashville. Meanwhile, Idan Toklomati provided an assist, but Liel Abada and Charlotte FC lost 2-1 to Chicago, conceding two goals to Robert Lewandowski, who scored his first MLS goals.

The incidents highlight ongoing tensions in MLS matches involving Israeli players and the challenges they face from opposing fans, with Turgeman's response drawing significant attention in both Israeli and American media.