Soccer player gets six-match ban for use of anti-gay slur.
Phoenix Rising forward Junior Flemmings dribbles down the sideline during a soccer match against New Mexico United in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug. 8, 2020.
The Loyal emerged for the second half of the game but immediately walked off the field, forfeiting the match and effectively ending their hope of reaching the playoffs.Martin, who is openly gay, said in a video on Twitter that he had the full support of his team mates and manager Landon Donovan, who demanded action against Flemmings.Flemmings in a social media post last week denied having used a homophobic slur against Martin.
His ban follows an investigation that included 11 interviews with players, coaches and match officials, the USL Championship said, and covers the whole of the playoffs.on their website that Flemmings will remain on administrative leave through the end of his contract on Nov. 30. “We will use this as an opportunity to learn, grow and be a force for change, as we work towards eradicating bias from our sport and our community,” said Phoenix Rising FC General Manager Bobby Dulle.
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