Montreal Fans Chant Against Israel During Match, Club Issues Ambiguous Statement
During a Major League Soccer match between New England Revolution and Montreal on August 2, 2026, Israeli forward Dor Turgeman was targeted by fans chanting "Death to Israel." The chants persisted throughout the game, peaking after Turgeman scored and gestured for silence toward the crowd. Montreal's goalkeeper Sebastian Breza confronted Turgeman and received a yellow card. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Following the incident, Montreal's soccer club released a statement acknowledging the allegations of discriminatory remarks directed at a player but stopped short of explicitly condemning the fans or confirming the chants. The club said it is taking the claims seriously and is investigating the event in coordination with Major League Soccer and New England Revolution to determine the facts and take necessary actions. The chants have been widely documented and circulated on social media.
This controversy continues to draw attention as the club balances addressing the incident without directly confronting its supporters. The situation remains under review as the investigation proceeds.
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