![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dc-united-forward-takes-lie-detector-as-he-faces-axe-over-racism-allegations/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1536267729jpgw.jpg&description=The Greek international forward was suspended as the league conducts an ongoing investigation into allegations that he directed a racial slur towards his teammate D.C. United's Taxi Fountas has taken a lie detector test following allegations he used a racial slur as he faces being axed from the club. The Greek forward is currently being investigated by MLS after an incident following the team's 4-0 defeat versus the New England Revolution on July 15. The 27-year-old was suspended by the franchise due to "possible violations of league policy" and it emerged that he had been alleged to have directed a racial slur at teammate Nigel Robertha. Footage from the game shows the two players engaged in an argument in the 67th minute of proceedings at Gillette Stadium and it is thought that a confrontation occurred in the locker room following the end of the game. Robertha was alleged to have struck Fountas with a foam roller in the incident. Later on in the evening, Robertha made the allegation to teammates and the club's officials that Fountas had used a racial slur. The club then informed MLS and the two players were placed on paid administrative leave as an investigation was launched by the league. According to The Athletic, the 12-time international has been interviewed by league investigators following the launch of a probe into the incident. It is claimed the former Rapid Wien player has undertaken a polygraph test- otherwise known as a lie detector test - as he looks to defend himself. The test was arranged by the Greek striker, taking place on July 29th. It was not requested by either the league or his club. The test monitored the player's breathing, pulse, perspiration and blood pressure as he was asked a series of questions in relation to the incident. It is reported there was 'no deception indicated' in Fountas' answers but the accuracy of polygraph tests has long been subject to debate. With an accuracy rate of 60 to 90 percent, they are not used as valid forms of){kind=link}
The Greek international forward was suspended as the league conducts an ongoing investigation into allegations that he directed a racial slur towards his teammate
D.C. United’s Taxi Fountas has taken a lie detector test following allegations he used a racial slur as he faces being axed from the club.
The Greek forward is currently being investigated by MLS after an incident following the team’s 4-0 defeat versus the New England Revolution on July 15. The 27-year-old was suspended by the franchise due to “possible violations of league policy” and it emerged that he had been alleged to have directed a racial slur at teammate Nigel Robertha.
Footage from the game shows the two players engaged in an argument in the 67th minute of proceedings at Gillette Stadium and it is thought that a confrontation occurred in the locker room following the end of the game. Robertha was alleged to have struck Fountas with a foam roller in the incident.
Later on in the evening, Robertha made the allegation to teammates and the club’s officials that Fountas had used a racial slur. The club then informed MLS and the two players were placed on paid administrative leave as an investigation was launched by the league.