We had a hot discussion on the field, but I have not racially abused anyone. I firmly reject racism in any form, it is despicable. I have many friends from many cultures. I always respect the culture, religion and skin color of each person, I am therefore very upset by this accusation and saddened to be falsely accused.”
Both players were initially placed on administrative leave, but Robertha was reinstated on July 24, while Fountas remains away from the team and is now heading toward a mutual termination of his contract.
“The reason why this became a lawsuit is differences over how to interpret” the cause of the delay, he said, adding that the company had applied its “no work, no pay” rule in docking the drive
It has appointed Rothschild & Co to advise on a strategic review of its assets, which include its taxi and public parking businesses, Reuters reported on July 7, citing sources familiar with the matter.
“There is no place for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind in our sport and world and D.C. “This termination is the result of an internal review following the discovery of a discriminatory hand gesture made by the individual that surfaced in a photograph published across social media platforms on July 20, 2023,” the team statement said.
The team’s brief statement issued Friday night did not cite specifics behind the suspensions.
The Athletic reported that during a recent training session, Fountas — who is Greek — was accused of making a racist statement toward Robertha, who is Black. Robertha, 25 then reportedly physically assaulted Fountas after hearing the slur.
The team said in a statement that he was let go following a gesture he made in a photo. United to place the players on paid administrative leave follows the firing on Thursday of their athletic trainer, identified by multiple media outlets as Reade Whitney.
Dubai, home to the world’s tallest skyscraper and palm-shaped artificial islands, has become one of the world’s fastest-growing cities, recording a population of 3.6 million at July 5, according to the emirate’s statistic centre.
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Fountas, 27, was accused of using a racial slur last season. MLS officials investigated the complaint and found it “credible” but because they couldn’t independently verify the allegation or obtain direct proof, they did not take any action. Inter Miami’s defender Damion Lowe, who is Black, accused Fountas of using a racial slur during their Sept.
18 matchup.
The RTA is targeting the first of the two potential public share sales, in the Dubai Taxi Corporation, to take place around December or January, said the sources, declining to be named as the matter is not public.
DUBAI, July 20 (Reuters) – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned initial public offerings of its taxi and JetBlack parking businesses, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
RTA is also looking at options for its Nol card, which passengers use to pay for public transport, and is expected to appoint Dubai lender Emirates NBD for the two potential IPOs, two sources said, according to the July 7 report.