Canada Soccer announced they were in contact with governing sports bodies after defender Moise Bombito received racist abuse online following Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday evening.

With goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, Argentina secured three points, placing the defending champions at the top of Group A while Canada remains at the bottom.

After the match, Bombito posted on social media, “My beautiful Canada,” and added, “No room for that bs,” showing resilience despite the abusive comments directed at him.

Earlier this week, FIFA stated that its social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse would be available to all 211 member associations and their teams.

In a statement, Canada Soccer expressed deep concern over the racist remarks aimed at Bombito, saying, “Canada Soccer is aware of and deeply disturbed by racist comments made online and directed at one of our men’s national team players following tonight’s match,”

Canada will return to the field on June 25 to face Peru in their second Group Stage game, with Bombito and the team seeking their first three points of the tournament.

Canada Soccer Statement. pic.twitter.com/jfej5I6WEa

— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) June 21, 2024

Moïse Bombito

This season he played in total 16 times for 1368 minutes for Major League Soccer.

Moïse Bombito scored 2 goals for Colorado Rapids. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Colorado Rapids won 3-0 against St. Louis City.

Colorado Rapids performance and stats

Colorado Rapids is currently 6th in the Major League Soccer with 18 points.

In the last 19 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Colorado Rapids won 0-3 against St. Louis City.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 20 goals and conceding 18.​