Valencia, through its corporate director Javier Solís, This Thursday denounced the difference in treatment that in his opinion occurred in the “fight against racism” after learning that the Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has annulled the sanction imposed on Atlético de Madrid unlike what happened to the Mestalla club.
The appeal overturned the partial closure of the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium for two matches and a sanction of 20,000 euros, imposed by the Disciplinary Committee on April 30, after matchday 33, in the match against Athletic Club, A fan shouted from the cheering stands, mimicking the sound of a monkey, directed at the visiting player. Nico Williams.
“The fight against racism is always, every day and without any doubt. The difference in treatment we have experienced and the club and its fans is stark. and it makes you wonder if there are players and teams from the First and Second,” said Solís after attending an event commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Valencia’s League and UEFA double celebrated by Diario AS and Cadena SER.
“Apparently, depending on the shirt they are wearing, they act in one way or another. I read that apparently the appeal was accepted because the club acted in the most diligent way possible and showed that Valencia acted very quickly. It gives food for thought and the difference in standard is a shame,” he added.
In addition, Valencia also recalls that the Appeal annulled on April 17 the partial closure of the open tribune of their stands for three games after racist insults from a Sevilla fan. Marcos Acuña and that is considered another comparative grievance in the club of Mestalla.
Source: La Verdad
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