Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, apologized to Vinicius Junior and acknowledged the existence of racism in stadiums.
Tebas defends LaLiga and contests Vinicius Junior
Regarding the criticisms made by Vinicius Junior about the racism faced by the player in the Spanish Championship, the president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, responded by denying that Spain or LaLiga are racist. Instead, he argued that the Brazilian player’s accusations were unfair. In addition, Tebas reiterated LaLiga’s commitment to denounce cases of racism to the competent authorities.
Tebas apologizes for possible misunderstanding
Despite denying any racist intent, Tebas acknowledged that if his statements were misinterpreted, he must apologize and forgive the tweet that generated controversy. Furthermore, he highlighted that LaLiga has supported and protected Vinicius for a long time, expressing his personal appreciation for the player.
History of reactions from Thebes to Vinicius’ criticism
However, it is important to note that this is not the first time that Tebas has responded to Vinicius Junior’s criticism of racism in Spanish football. But at the end of December, after the player was the target of racist insults during a match against Valladolid, the manager said that Vinicius should “be better informed” about the situation.
LaLiga’s commitment to fighting racism
In the exclusive interview with ge, Tebas emphasized LaLiga’s commitment to seeking more punitive power in the fight against racism. He stressed the importance of acquiring more skills in this area. In addition, the president of the Spanish league has promised to impose stricter sanctions, including closing stadiums and banning racist fans, if more authority is obtained.
Seeking more effective solutions against racism
When addressing the measures currently adopted, Tebas recognized that they are not always sufficient to effectively combat racism. For this reason, LaLiga is committed to seeking more effective solutions to combat racial discrimination in Spanish football. The president of the league However is convinced that, with more power and competences, the problems of discrimination can be solved in a short period of time.
Promoting an inclusive and safe environment
Tebas reaffirmed its determination to tackle racism and promote an inclusive and safe environment for players, fans and everyone involved in the sport. But he stressed the importance of fighting racism on an ongoing basis, highlighting LaLiga’s commitment to fighting all forms of discrimination.
Tebas concluded by reinforcing the need for a joint effort to eliminate racism in football stadiums. But he seeks the support of the relevant authorities and the entire sporting community to eradicate racism and ensure that Spanish football is a welcoming environment free of discrimination.
Javier Tebas recognizes the persistence of racism in football stadiums
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has admitted that incidents of racism are not “isolated cases” in Spanish football. He stressed the importance of addressing and combating this issue, even if the number of occurrences is comparatively small in relation to the total number of spectators in stadiums.
In an interview, Tebas explained that, every weekend, around 500,000 people attend the stadiums during the games. While most supporters behave in an appropriate manner, he acknowledged that there is a “brainless” minority who perpetuate racist and homophobic acts.
LaLiga’s incisive stance against racism
Tebas emphasized that LaLiga denounced and will continue to denounce any manifestation of racism in stadiums. He stressed that the absolute number of cases does not matter as the league is committed to tackling all of them and ensuring that racial discrimination is tackled on an ongoing basis.
While it is difficult to fully eliminate racism, Tebas said the main objective is to address current incidents and remain vigilant that such behavior is not tolerated in the future. He highlighted that LaLiga is committed to taking firm measures, including the possibility of closing stadiums and banning racist fans, if it acquires more punitive power.
The quest for lasting change
Tebas recognized that the work of combating racism is not easy, but it is an important and ongoing task. He underscored the need for a constant alert posture to prevent and eradicate cases of racial discrimination, regardless of their scale.
The LaLiga president expressed his desire for Spanish football to be an inclusive environment free of racism. He reiterated his support for the player Vinicius Junior and all athletes facing this type of discrimination, noting that the league will continue to defend and protect its players against racism.
In conclusion, Tebas apologized if there was any misunderstanding.