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(Reuters) – Major League Soccer (MLS) suspended Belgian Dante Vanzeir of the New York Red Bulls for six games and handed him an undisclosed fine for using racist language during a game, the league said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The ban, which stemmed from an incident during a match against San Jose Earthquakes, is the longest suspension for a language-related offense in MLS history and will force Vanzeir to miss 18% of his team’s regular season games.<\/p>\n

MLS also said Vanzeir will be required to participate in league-mandated training and education sessions, as well as a restorative practices program.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred in the second half when Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse alleged a Red Bulls player used a racial slur. A fracas broke out among players, causing a delay that resulted in 21 minutes of added time at the end of the match.<\/p>\n

Vanzeir, Red Bulls coach Gerhard Struber and the team all issued apologies on Monday.<\/p>\n

Vanzeir addressed his team mates on Tuesday and, to avoid further distractions, decided to step away from the club until further notice.<\/p>\n

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(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, editing by Ed Osmond)<\/p>\n

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