Canada Soccer has expressed deep concern over the racist abuse directed at defender Moise Bombito following their 2-0 loss to Argentina in the Copa America opener on Thursday, June 20. The abuse occurred after Bombito made a tackle on Argentine captain Lionel Messi. The organization released an official statement on June 21 condemning the online comments made by Argentine fans. Bombito responded on Instagram, stating, 'My beautiful Canada. No room for that bs.' The incident has prompted an investigation by Canadian authorities.
The playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was heavily criticized by players and Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni after Copa America's opening match. With the #USMNT slated to play on the field later, Weston McKennie spoke out on the conditions. 🔗 https://t.co/DPtyYBLtDY https://t.co/BqlCGiAg9X
Canada Soccer says it’s “deeply disturbed” after Rapids’ Bombito gets targeted on social media with racist messages https://t.co/BKMKcfnJla
I chatted with the #USMNT’s Weston McKennie, who mirrored Lionel Messi’s criticisms of the playing surfaces used for Copa America - and the sometimes empty atmosphere of games in the States. Strong stuff from him: https://t.co/oR0KgR6c0o
Canada ‘deeply disturbed’ after player who tackled Messi gets hit with racist remarks https://t.co/7LnMfQO1Ji https://t.co/Pqh60epBJR
Racist statements against Canadian player Moise Bombito after Copa America opening game condemned by organizations https://t.co/EbPaXMmlUi
Copa América is underway—and an NFL stadium's temporary grass is already drawing complaints from players. Argentina's goalkeeper called the grass laid over Mercedes-Benz Stadium's turf “very bumpy” and a “disaster.” It's an issue stadiums will need to sort out by 2026 ⬇️
Argentina, Canada criticize playing surface: 'The field was a disaster.' 😳 https://t.co/Py5IN8d1z3 https://t.co/pOYX7LRgiZ
'No room for that bs' | Canada Soccer speaks out against racist comments directed at their player after Argentina match https://t.co/VYRVYquTSe
Canadian defender Moïse Bombito responds after facing racist abuse for tackle on Messi at Copa America. The Instagram page of Bombito has been flooded with racist abuse after a tackle he made on Lionel Messi. https://t.co/EWfbEWDSeM
Canada Soccer did not identify the player in question but defender Moise Bombito’s Instagram account drew abusive comments after tangling with Argentine captain Lionel Messi. READ MORE: https://t.co/iWg1nQmcNj https://t.co/iWg1nQmcNj
Canada says it’s 'deeply disturbed' after soccer player faces racism online https://t.co/YrUpaUtSLO https://t.co/3UxTLei0zD
Canada says it’s "deeply disturbed" after soccer player faces racism online Moise Bombito made an Instagram story post that didn't reference anything specifically but said, "My beautiful Canada. No room for that bs" https://t.co/oPCSoOXZgC
After Argentina’s win in the Copa America opener, coach Lionel Scaloni and several of his players criticized the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It's artificial turf that's occasionally replaced with a grass field placed on top of the turf. 🔗 https://t.co/ZFHQ4wIvcf
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni criticized the grass at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for affecting his team's tactics in the Copa América opener. The stadium and CONMEBOL planned to discuss potentially replacing the field. https://t.co/4YjaV1Crp4
Canadian player racially abused online in wake of 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina https://t.co/eYbxAXoc3K
Canadian player racially abused online in wake of Copa America loss to Argentina. https://t.co/zt5veHgQha https://t.co/l61Nl4R4kT
Canadian soccer player Moise Bombito had racist messages directed at him on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday. https://t.co/wU2BSO9XzN
Canadian men’s soccer team says it’s ‘deeply disturbed’ after racist messages directed at Bombito online https://t.co/TiL1z1tp4J https://t.co/1jEuxIaLED
Canada Soccer says it is “deeply disturbed” by the racist abuse directed at one of their players following their Copa America opener against Argentina on Thursday. More details ⤵️ https://t.co/puMzIOHAzt
🚨🇨🇦- Canada Soccer releases an official statement following racist comments made by Argentinean fans online. https://t.co/BKCbh5HYRP
Canada probes online racist abuse of player after Copa America opener https://t.co/zyBCZPNyKM https://t.co/ZGOS3bcHVh
"Football is a world where it's sometimes unforgiving. "It's not like we want to perform badly. It's not like we want to lose games. "It's just sometimes you have ups and down, so it hurts." USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie talks to @AdamCrafton_ ⤵️