Canada Soccer statement on racist incident involving Theo Bair in Scotland

Canada Soccer strongly condemns any and all forms of discrimination and maltreatment and is appalled by the reports of the racist incident that occurred following a match in Scotland last Saturday involving Canadian Theo Bair.

The vile and disgusting behaviour of some continues to happen all too often. When it does we must do all we can as a sport to quash it. To call it out when we see it. Canada Soccer will do all we can to support our Canadian players — domestically and those abroad who represent Canada honourably wherever they find themselves in the world.

We are grateful to Theo’s club, St Johnstone Football Club, for their swift and decisive action in condemning and punishing the offender.

Paulo Senra

Chief Communications & Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer

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