Avaí Fan Investigated for Racist, Xenophobic Abuse at Remo Match as Club Suspends Access

Overview

• A circulating video from the Nov. 15 game at Ressacada shows an Avaí supporter directing racist and xenophobic insults at Remo fans, including remarks about skin color and anti-Paraense slurs.
• The Delegacia de Repressão ao Racismo e Delitos de Intolerância (DRRDI) assumed the inquiry, is examining possible crimes of racism, injúria racial and xenophobia under Law 7.716/1989, and urged victims to file police reports.
• The Ministério Público de Santa Catarina opened an administrative procedure through the 40th Prosecutor’s Office to hear the supporter and evaluate measures the club should adopt to prevent similar incidents.
• Identified in reports as Ana Costa, the supporter had her access to Avaí events suspended indefinitely as the club cooperates with authorities; her defense issued an apology and claims she was verbally provoked.
• The STJD began its own apuração that could lead to sanctions such as loss of home matches or points, and the Pará Public Defender’s Office formally sought action from Santa Catarina while other participants in stadium hostilities are also under investigation.