Ponte Preta’s coach, Hélio dos Anjos, accused Vasco of racism during last Wednesday’s match, 27th, for the B series of the Brasileirão.
the coach of black Bridge, Hélio dos Anjosmade a strong accusation against the Vasco. In the match last Wednesday, 27th, when Cruzmaltino beat rivals from Campinas, the coach told the referee that he heard from the Vasco fans some racist speeches coming from the stands. The controversy gained repercussion and the Hill Giant spoke out.
In an official note, Vasco made it clear that none of this happened and that the noises were directed at Yuri Lara. The midfielder is considered the “pitbull” of Vasco’s midfield and fans make a kind of barking at the player when he disarms a rival. The carioca club and the player himself denied any type of racist offense to the Ponte Preta coach.
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“We were surprised last Wednesday night (27/04) in São Januário with an absurd accusation of racism directed at Vasco’s fans coming from some professionals from AA Ponte Preta. Something without any foundation and that was mistakenly based on a chant created by Vasco’s fans used to honor midfielder Yuri Lara, something already done, for example, by other fans and in other sports venues.“, wrote Vasco.
Yuri Lara, in a post-game interview, also spoke about the topic: “Ramon talked to me about it, I said it wasn’t racism, it has nothing to do with it. They really were barking, as they bark. It has nothing to do with monkeys. Racism is unacceptable, especially with Vasco’s fans, for everything Vasco represents for history. I explained to him that it had nothing to do with racism. It’s the bark“.
In the summary of the match, the referee said he had not heard the alleged racist offenses to Hélio dos Anjos: “At 39 minutes into the second half, with the game at a standstill, the number 40 athlete, Ramon Rodrigo de Carvalho, and the coach, Mr. Hélio Cézar Pinto dos Anjos, both from the Ponte Preta team, informed the referee that they heard monkey sounds coming from of Vasco da Gama fans. These sounds were not heard by the referee team or the match delegate.“.
CHECK OUT VASCO’S FULL NOTE ON THE THEME!
São Januário is the home of the legitimate people’s club and we insist that it continue to be that way.
OFFICIAL NOTE
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— Vasco da Gama (@VascodaGama) April 28, 2022
“We were surprised last Wednesday night (27/04) in São Januário with an absurd accusation of racism directed to Vasco’s fans coming from some professionals from AA Ponte Preta. Something without any foundation and that was mistakenly based on a chant created by Vasco’s fans used to honor midfielder Yuri Lara, something already done, for example, by other fans and in other sports squares.
When making an accusation of racism, a very serious crime, in addition to being sure of what is being said, it is essential to know the history of this struggle in the country. And there is no way to talk about the fight against racism in Brazilian football without Vasco da Gama being the main protagonist.
Our fight did not start now, but on April 7, 1924, when we wrote the “Historical Response”, the greatest symbol of the fight against racism in Brazilian football. Vasco da Gama is proud to be a pioneer in this fight and an active defender of its ideals, which have not faded over the years. And the São Januário stadium summarizes the greatest of Vasco da Gama’s struggle against the scourge of racism. It was built by Vasco residents as a response to the elites of the time who resisted the inclusion of blacks, workers and poor immigrants in football.
Therefore, as it could not be otherwise, we condemn the attitude and regret that such a serious agenda is used in the way it was.
São Januário is the home of the legitimate people’s club and we insist that it continue to be that way.“.
Source: sportbuzz
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