“If we had competitions, the problem of racism would be solved in months”

javier thebesPresident of The leagueappeared at a press conference to defend the work of his body in its fight against racism and to demand more punitive powers to end a problem that has once again dominated the news after the racist episode suffered by Vinicius in Valencia that changed it. reverse Spanish football.

“We have an important history in the fight against racism, xenophobia and homophobia. 10 years ago, they were chants that were sung in stadiums and we ended them. Now they are small groups or isolated people and we continue with it, The battle against racism is fought every day. We started a fight that we could not win without personal cost”, began thebes.

“We file complaints alone. Since 2020 when we filed the first one, we have not been accompanied by CSD, or RFEF or Madrid. We have always been alone. Vinicius He appeared electronically in a court in Mallorca for the racist insults he received and no one from Madrid was with him,” recalled the president, who again apologized to the Brazilian.

“Vinicius is a huge asset Madrid and Spanish football and I think it will be golden ball. It’s normal for him to get frustrated because he doesn’t understand the abilities, it’s not his obligation to know about those things. I didn’t mean to criticize Vinicius but to show that we are doing many things against racism. It’s possible that this was my mistake,” added Tebas, who said he had a solution to end racism.

“With only complaints to the prosecutor’s office it is very difficult to put an end to racist insults. If we had the powers, within a few months we would solve this problem. You have to have skills and desire and willingness to report this problem This is not the only case of cameis williams, Akapo…” the president continued.

“Vinicius was the object of racist insults because he was a good player. Good players arouse people’s malice. Messi and Cristiano also received them. Messi received insults against intellectual disabilities and he was called “subnormal” and Cristiano received homophobic insults. I have no problem talking to Vini or his representatives, but you have to let time pass. I want to show him that this organization, with powers, will be able to end racism,” he added. “Vinicius is the target of anger for the intolerant. The better the player, the more the target of anger. This is the consequence of being a good player. It generates racist frustration and hatred towards rivals, ” he added.

“Worried” about LaLiga’s image

Asked about the damage to LaLiga’s international image, the president of Patronal He admitted his concern. “Of course it worries me and I will work hard for it, because Spain is not a racist country and Spanish football is not racist. You always have to position yourself against racism,” he added. Thebes.

“These are difficult days for the president of The league. I’ve been called a racist and I don’t like it, it’s not true. The league and Spanish football is not racist and they are very clear on their path. Vinicius He is a good player and I want him to continue competing here”, he pointed out.

“I’m in favor of closing the stands, withdrawing points and for the teams to retire to the changing rooms. It’s better to stop the game and denounce it even if it hurts it temporarily because it’s worse in the long run time for the crazy. to continue in the stands,” he declared.

In red forgave Vinicius

“The Competition Committee has been meeting for many hours and the decision it made is of deep judicial depth. The removal of the red has a certain legal basis. It is not legal madness. The expulsion is not correct because all the evidence was not there because there was a previous provocation “It forces the withdrawal of all evidence. The Valencia player cannot be punished. This is a decision of great judicial depth,” said the president of LaLiga.