The quarterback Léo, in the bid of his expulsion due to the controversial second yellow card, was victim of racial injury, which came from a fan of the Coritiba. The same exclaimed at the edge of the field while recording everything, without any modesty.
Around the 28′ of the first half, defender Léo received the second yellow card and was expelled. However, in addition to the questionable decision of arbitration, what caught the attention and caused just revolt was the case of racial discrimination, issued by a fan of the Coritiba Still unidentified.
In recorded video, the man insults the quarterback with prejudiced attacks. Among them, the terms "Black" and "Macaco" were clearly heard, in addition to the unfortunate phrase "Macaco is not created in Couto Pereira". The fan was trying to get Leo's attention at any cost while recording the crime. Check out the video:
At the end of the game and all the confusion, Leo went to Demafe to file his complaint against the crime, but failed. The motive? There was no one at the mobile station to listen to the player.
Around 7:20 p.m., Athletico issued an official release, repudiating the criminal acts committed by the fan.
Check in full:
Official Note on Racial Injury Case in Athletiba
Athletico learned of the video that circulates on the Internet, in which fans speak racial insults against our athlete Leo during the Athletiba Saturday (25).
Athletico strongly repudiates any act of racism, reaffirming that such conduct is unacceptable and will never be tolerated.
The club informs that it is adopting all appropriate measures for those responsible to be identified and punished in the form of the law. The practice of racial injury is a crime, equated with racism. The General Sports Act also provides for severe penalties for discriminatory acts in the sports environment, which may result in administrative sanctions and even the ban on those involved.
Athletico continues to provide full support to the athlete Léo. Athletico's commitment to the fight against racism is non-negotiable, and football must be a space of respect, diversity and inclusion.
O Coritiba He also said, on his Twitter:
Racism should never be part of football. What happened to the athlete Leo is and will always be unacceptable. I'm sorry it happened at our stadium.
We will take all measures in our power to identify the aggressor and we will continue to work so that this never happens again.
