Midfielder Sebastián Lletget published a training video on his Instagram account, in which he disparagingly called his partner. Although the post was removed, the player will have to comply with the suspension
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Thursday, November 14
LA Galaxy footballer is sanctioned for making homophobic comments against Mexican Julián Araujo
Cases of verbal aggression and discrimination in sporting events are becoming more frequent. On this occasion, within the framework of the Major League Soccer
, Sebastian Lletget
, a Los Angeles Galaxy footballer, was fined and sanctioned by the American soccer league. The companion of ‘Chicharito’ would have expressed a homophobic comment in a post on his Instagram account .
🚨🚨 The # MLS suspends Sebastian Lletget for 2 games for the video he posted on Instagram using a homophobic insult (“puto”) towards a teammate, Julian Araujo. The midfielder of # LAGalaxy will be disqualified in the duels against RBNY and Seattle Sounders. pic.twitter.com/0Z6pQ0WsGE
– Jaime Ojeda (@jaimeor 96) April 23, 2021
In the post, the Argentine footballer touched the nape of his Mexican partner, Julián Araujo, and said “put…” in training.
This post was immediately deleted and the player apologized for his behavior.
INBOX: MLS suspends # lagalaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget for two games after he posted a video showing him calling a teammate a homophobic slur.
The league also cited his prompt apology and accountability, alluding to an interview with Outsports the morning after his post. pic.twitter.com/XDsrkjF7vJ
– Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) April 28, 2021
The MLS made its decision on the footballer of 28 year old. As the statement clarifies, Lletget will have to serve a two-game sanction with the Galaxy team , in addition to paying a fine whose value has not been specified.
“They (MLS) made their decision and we respect their decision.”
Greg Vanney following news of Sebastian Lletget’s two game suspension. # LAGalaxy | # MLS pic.twitter.com/udVW8MhMx0
– LASportsAccess (@LASportsAccess) April 28, 2021
The ‘Galacticos’ midfielder must attend a diversity, equity and inclusion course to be taught by the non-profit LGBTQ sports advocacy organization, Athlete Ally .
“ I was wrong and I am trying to assume all responsibility (…) I said a word that shouldn’t have been said. Although there has been much discussion and debate about the meaning of the word, due to the different dialects in Spanish and cultures, the truth is that it is an offensive word and should not have been said ”, said Sebastián after deleting the publication of social networks.
Although in the statement the MLS acknowledges the apologies and reflections of the footballer, this will not be a reason for a reduction in the sanction or the pre-established fine . “(MLS) acknowledges and appreciates Lletget’s prompt apology and responsibility for its actions.”
Sebastian Lletget will miss Sounders game next week. https://t.co/TIInLjv0P4
– Sounder At Heart (@sounderatheart) April 23, 2021
In this sense, Sebastián Lletget will miss the next two Los Angeles Galaxy games ; on Sunday, before New York Red Bulls and against Seattle Sounders on May 2.
“This was a bad decision on my part and was a moment of sheer stupidity . I’m human, I made a mistake and that’s just what happened, but now I want to rectify that ”, concluded the midfielder.
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