The Brazilian club publishes a press release exposing and regretting a situation experienced in Rancagua. “The victims of the racial slurs are our players Ángelo and Joaquim. Both athletes were attacked verbally and with gestures imitating monkeys by opposing supporters,” they announced.
A new case of racism hits the Copa Sudamericana. After losing 2-1 against Audax Italiano, in Rancagua, the Brazilian team issued a press release denouncing a discriminatory event experienced by two of its players. “We vehemently denounce and refute a new case of racism in football. This time the targets of the insults were our players Ángelo and Joaquim. The two athletes were attacked verbally and with gestures imitating monkeys by opposing supporters present at the match.
In the case of Ángelo, the situation arose when he was substituted at minute 79′ of the game. The Brazilian player was closer to the side opposite where the fourth referee was, so he chose to leave immediately and go around the pitch to reach the bench, receiving insults from the fans who were in the Andes del sector. Hold.
It was in the middle of this scene that Ángelo got particularly involved with a fan who made monkey gestures at him. As the player continued to walk towards the north side of the stadium, the supporter followed him into the stands, continuing his racial slurs. The 18-year-old right winger responded with kisses to Santos’ shield and tried to point out the situation to the referees, but it didn’t happen.
The São Paulo institution announces that it has already lodged a complaint against the emissaries of the South American Confederation. “The crime was reported by Santos FC, still inside the stadium, to representatives of Conmebol. With the two cases officially registered, the club awaits the position of the entity in the face of this unacceptable situation”, they specify.
In their demand, they are categorical: they want those involved to be punished. “As has already been said, racism must not only be fought, but also severely punished,” they emphasize.
complex week
The fourth date of the sub-continental contest was difficult on issues related to racism. Colombian Hugo Rodallega of Independiente Santa Fe complained about public insults in La Plata during the loss to Gimnasia y Esgrima. “That people are starting to play with the issue of race, instead of being angry, it’s sad,” said the attacker, visibly affected.
“We are not improving as humanity. It is a disaster what is happening all over the world. I’m not saying that we lost because people offend, because it’s normal (…) The subject of racism is already tiring. That they call you monkey, that they call you black, it’s already disrespectful and sad. It’s happened to all of us there and when there’s been a problem, I understand it’s problems that happen on the pitch,” the cafe striker added to ESPN.
This all happens amid the controversy that Vinicius Junior lives in Spain. The Brazilian was insulted during the game between Real Madrid and Valencia, a situation that escalated to diplomatic levels. After the exchange of statements between LaLiga and the Flamengo trained shooter, even the president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, jumped the defense of his compatriot. “I wanted to make a gesture of solidarity with Vini, a young man who is undoubtedly Real Madrid’s best player, and who suffers repeated attacks. I hope that FIFA and other entities will take measures to prevent racism to take over football,” the president said.
Finally, the Spanish Football Federation’s competition committee announced fines and the closure of the Kempes stands at the Mestalla stadium for five games. He also made the decision to erase the late red card.
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