2023-10-22 02:13:04
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla expelled a spectator from its Saturday Spanish La Liga match once morest Real Madrid and filed a complaint with the police for the “xenophobic and racist behavior” of which Brazilian Vinicius Junior was once once more a victim. .
In a statement, Sevilla did not specify what the fan’s behavior was. He neither identified him by name nor said who his victim had been.
But the Real Madrid star, who is black, later posted on social media that racist expressions had emerged once morest him during the match.
Vinicius, the subject of previous insults from rival spectators, lamented “another sad episode for Spanish football.”
Sevilla’s statement emerged shortly following the 1-1 draw once morest Real Madrid at the Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
“Sevilla is contrary and condemns any racist and xenophobic behavior, even if it is isolated, as is the case,” said the Sevilla team. It added that “the internal disciplinary regulations will apply” to the fan, whose subscription rights will be revoked. .
Vinicius praised Sevilla’s reaction, but considered that more actions are required from the Spanish authorities.
“Congratulations to Sevilla for expressing their position early and for the punishment in another sad episode for Spanish football,” he wrote. “Unfortunately I have access to a video of another racist act at this Saturday’s game, this time committed by a child. It is very sad that no one has educated him. I invest and invest a lot in education in Brazil to train citizens to have different attitudes.
“The face of racism today is reflected on websites, as on various occasions. I hope that the Spanish authorities do their part and change the legislation once and for all. These people should be criminally sanctioned as well… Sorry for sounding repetitive, but this is episode number 19 and counting.”
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