Montreal Soccer Club Condemns 'Death to Israel' Chants Directed at Israeli Player Dor Turgeman

During a Major League Soccer (MLS) match last Saturday between CF Montréal and New England Revolution, Israeli forward Dor Turgeman was targeted by hostile chants of "Death to Israel" from Montréal's home crowd. Despite the abuse, Turgeman scored a goal for New England Revolution and celebrated defiantly in front of the fans. This led to an on-field altercation where Montréal's goalkeeper reportedly confronted Turgeman.

CF Montréal issued a strong official statement condemning the discriminatory chants, emphasizing zero tolerance for any form of hate or discrimination. The club stated it is taking the allegations seriously and is cooperating with MLS and New England Revolution to investigate the incident thoroughly and determine appropriate measures.

The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Montréal rallying from a 0-2 deficit. Turgeman’s goal was his second consecutive in the league, but the incident has drawn significant attention in both the United States and Canada. The club’s response reflects ongoing efforts to address fan misconduct and uphold sportsmanship standards in MLS.