CF Montreal bans two fans, sanctions support section after MLS investigation

CF Montreal has banned two fans and suspended benefits for a supporter section after a Major League Soccer investigation into antisemitic language directed at New England Revolution forward Dor Turgeman.

Montreal said in a statement Saturday it co-operated with the league's investigation stemming from an Aug. 1 game at Stade Saputo.

Two people were banned for throwing objects and violating the MLS Fan Code of Conduct, the club said.

CF Montreal also suspended all official supporter group privileges for Saturday's game against D-C United, and said privileges for the supporter section identified in the investigation were suspended indefinitely.

The club said it will keep trying to identify people involved and that it will permanently bar from club events anyone who participated in antisemitic chants or discriminatory behaviour of any kind.

CF Montreal also apologized to the Revolution, which issued a statement Aug. 3 condemning the antisemitism directed at Turgeman by CF Montreal supporters.