L.A. Galaxy condemn hate-filled posts made by wife of Aleksandar Katai

Major League Soccer side L.A. Galaxy have requested a meeting with midfielder Aleksandar Katai after his wife, Tea Katai, posted hate-filled and disturbing messages on her Instagram story that included profanity and threats against individuals protesting the killing of George Floyd. 

The Associated Press (h/t ESPN) reported on the posts that have since been deleted. On Wednesday evening, the Galaxy responded with an official club statement:

"Earlier today, the L.A. Galaxy were made aware of a series of racist and violent social media posts by Tea Katai, the wife of L.A. Galaxy midfielder Aleksandar Katai. The L.A. Galaxy strongly condemned the social posts and requested their immediate removal. The L.A. Galaxy stands firmly against racism of any kind, including that which suggests violence or seeks to demean the efforts of those in pursuit of racial equality.

"The L.A. Galaxy stand with communities of color, and especially the Black community, in the protests and fight against systemic racism, social inequality, bigotry and violence. The L.A. Galaxy will hold a meeting with Katai on Thursday, June 4 and will determine next steps.

"Now is the time to reflect on our role in helping fight racism in our community."

Clubs throughout MLS participated in the "Blackout Tuesday" social-media movement meant to honor Floyd and protest police violence. On June 1, the top flight released a statement regarding Floyd's death:

"The entire Major League Soccer family is deeply saddened and horrified by the senseless murder of George Floyd.

"We stand united with the black community throughout our country and share in the pain, anger and frustration.

"We hear you. We see you. We support you.

"We are committed to use our voices and the platform of our League, our Clubs and our players to continue to champion equality and social justice."

Aleksandar Katai issued a statement on his Instagram denouncing his wife's comments, saying: "The posts made by my wife, Tea Katai, on her social media platforms were unacceptable. These views are not ones that I share and are not tolerated in my family."