Valencia CF Announce Life Ban For 3 Fans Who Racially Abused Vinicius Jr2 min read
Valencia CF has issued an official statement vehemently condemning these actions, as they starkly contradict the cherished values upheld by the club
During Real Madrid’s recent match against Valencia, a racist incident involving Vinicius Junior occurred. The game was temporarily halted for 10 minutes in the second half due to abusive behavior directed towards the player by certain members of the crowd. Vinicius expressed his frustration by engaging with the referee and indicating towards those fans who had subjected him to abusive behavior.
The Mestalla club has now confirmed that police have identified a fan who made racist gestures towards Real Madrid’s Vinicius during their match on Sunday. “Valencia CF announce that the police has identified a fan who made racist gestures at Real Madrid’s Vinicius. The club are also working along with the police to confirm the identity of any other potential offenders.”
“From the moment that the unfortunate events occurred, the club have analyzed all the available footage, working alongside the authorities as rapidly as possible to clarify what happened in order to be able to act quickly and forcefully,” the club added.
“Valencia CF have proceeded to open a disciplinary case, will apply the maximum level of severity, including a lifetime stadium ban against the fans involved, and is working closely together with the authorities.”
“The club strongly condemn this type of behaviour, which has no place in soccer and society and does not correspond to the values of Valencia CF and our fans.”
“Valencia CF have taken a strong stance against racism and have previously acted with the same forcefulness in 2019, with a lifetime ban for a fan who made fascist gestures to Arsenal fans in a UEFA Europa League game.”
