The CSL (Canadian Soccer League) has suspended the suspension of a player who was found guilty of malicious foul play in their match against the Montreal Impact on Saturday night.

The incident occurred during the second half of the game and resulted in a controversial decision by the referee, who called for a penalty kick after seeing a foul play. The referee's decision to call the penalty kick was based on video evidence that showed the player had intentionally hit the goal post multiple times.

However, the player appealed the decision, arguing that they were not aware of the foul until it was made clear by the referee. The appeal was denied, and the player was subsequently banned from playing for the rest of the season.

The suspension is expected to impact the player for the remainder of this year's season, with the team facing a 5-match ban from the CFA. This means that the player will be unable to play in any competitive matches for the next two years.

The league has stated that the punishment is intended to deter similar incidents in the future and to promote fair play and respect for the sport. The decision comes as the league grapples with allegations of racism and discrimination towards Black players, with several players and coaches being targeted.

In addition to the player's ban, the league has also announced that all matches played between January 1st and December 31st 2021 will be replayed at the end of each match, with the results of each replay being publicly available. This move is seen as a positive step towards addressing issues related to racial discrimination and bias in soccer.

Overall, the suspension of the player's suspension represents a significant setback for the league and the sport as a whole. It underscores the importance of promoting fairness and equality in sports and beyond, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing work required to address systemic issues related to race and gender inequality in the sport.