Players representing the West Ham United team at The Soccer Tournament (TST) walked off the pitch on Thursday during their game against Dallas United.
A Dallas player is alleged to have used racist language toward former Hammers forward Frank Nouble. Following the incident, the West Ham players decided among themselves to exit the field reports the Mirror.
A statement from West Ham read: "The players made a collective decision to walk off the pitch as a team in support of our player. As a club, everyone at West Ham United stands shoulder to shoulder in solidarity against all forms of discrimination and abuse."
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The game was eventually suspended and Dallas' participation in the tournament was suspended after 'violating TST's code of conduct'. "After conducting an investigation into the final moments of the match between West Ham United and Dallas United, we have concluded that Dallas United violated TST's code of conduct," a statement from the tournament's organisers said.
"We have been in dialogue with leadership from both clubs and we are all aligned that the best path forward is Dallas United withdrawing from competition. All parties involved are unified in wanting to make a statement against racial insensitivity.
"We seek to run an event that is not only fiercely high stakes for all competitors, but also one in which all competitors feel safe and protected."
A statement from Dallas read: "In light of the shadow cast by an opposing player's accusation during tonight's match, the Dallas United players unanimously decided to withdraw from the remainder of the competition.
"Our coaches and staff fully support the team's decision. We thank @TST7v7 for the opportunity to compete in the tournament."
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