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MLS Golden Boot leader Cristian Arango suspended for violating competition's anti-harassment policy

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The disciplinary action remains shrouded in mystery as both parties have refrained from disclosing what led to the suspension. Despite the lack of transparency, Real Salt Lake has expressed its full cooperation with the league's investigation into Arango and has accepted the decision.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arango will miss some pivotal games due to his suspension. These include regular-season away matches against Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids over the next week. Additionally, he will be absent from the MLS All-Star Game on July 24 and Real Salt Lake's Leagues Cup home match against Atlas on August 1. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is also a doubt for the MLS All-Star Game as the Argentine superstar <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-fitness-update-tearful-copa-america-final-exit-x-rated-message-argentina-supporters/blt853faa6b183f2faa" target="_blank">sustained a foot injury</a> during Argentina's Copa America final victory over Colombia on Sunday.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Real Salt Lake have released an official statement, which reads: "Real Salt Lake's Chicho Arango has been suspended for three RSL matches and the upcoming All-Star game for a violation of the MLS Anti-Harrasment Policy. The club has fully co-operated with Major League Soccer's investigation and accepts the disciplinary decision."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Club statement regarding MLS ruling for Chicho Arango <a href="https://t.co/JwiBQ6C66J">pic.twitter.com/JwiBQ6C66J</a>— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) <a href="https://twitter.com/realsaltlake/status/1812958436990022134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT REAL SALT LAKE SAID

Arango currently leads MLS' Golden Boot rankings with 17 goals. This achievement ties the Real Salt Lake single-season record set by Alvaro Saborio in 2012. This season, he ranks second on the team with 11 assists, underscoring his importance to the club's offensive strategy.

DID YOU KNOW?

Real Salt Lake will need to adjust their strategy to compensate for Arango's absence. They are currently placed second in the Western Conference with 43 points from 23 matches and will be back in action against league leaders LAFC on July 17.

WHAT NEXT?

MLS Golden Boot leader Cristian Arango suspended for violating competition's anti-harassment policy | Goal.com

MLS Golden Boot leader Cristian Arango has been suspended for four matches for violating the competition&apos;s anti-harassment policy.

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