DC United's Taxi Fountas accused of making 'racist comment' toward Inter Miami's Damion Lowe

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Racism allegations overshadowed Inter Miami’s 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Sunday night.

D.C. United midfielder Taxi Fountas was accused of using a racial slur toward Inter Miami defender Damion Lowe during their match. Players revealed afterward they were ready to walk off the field if something was not done about what they believed Fountas said.

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Head coach Phil Neville of Inter Miami celebrates after the MLS game against D.C. United at Audi Field on Sept. 18, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

"It was a racist comment," Inter Miami coach Phil Neville said. "It was unacceptable. A word was used. I think it's unacceptable in society. A word was used, I think, the worst word in the world. And that's it, really."

Fountas scored the game-tying goal and a short time after received a yellow card with Lowe, who is Black, after exchanging words in the 62nd minute. Neville spoke to D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney, and Fountas was removed from the game.

"There was a complaint, which I’m sure will get investigated. Not much more I can say," Rooney said.

DeAndre Yedlin said Fountas used the slur as Lowe was walking away from their incident. Fountas said the players were ready to walk off the field, and now the ball is in Major League Soccer’s court to do something about it.

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D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney (R) talks to D.C. United forward Taxiarchis Fountas, #11, after removing him from the game against Inter Miami CF after receiving a yellow card for an incident involving Inter Miami CF defender Damion Lowe (not