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Revolution players reportedly refuse to practice after meetings amid fallout from Bruce Arena’s resignation

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New England Revolution players refused to practice Tuesday amid the resignation of sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena on Saturday, according to The Athletic.

Team president Brian Bilello told players and staff in an email Monday that there would be a mandatory meeting Tuesday ahead of practice, where he would address “what has transpired at the club” and give the “group a chance to ask questions.”

The meeting lasted about an hour, and players apparently demanded more information on the investigation into Arena — who resigned Saturday after allegations that he made “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.