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Barcelona's Alejandro Balde Targeted by Racist Abuse During La Liga Match

Coach Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona condemn the incidents and call for stronger action against racism in football.

  • Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde reported multiple instances of racist abuse during Saturday's match against Getafe, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • Coach Hansi Flick strongly condemned the abuse, stating there is no place for racism in football or society and urging everyone to take a stand against it.
  • The Spanish league activated its anti-racism protocol during the match, including a public announcement addressing the crowd to stop the behavior.
  • FC Barcelona released a statement expressing full support for Balde and reaffirming their commitment to eradicating racism from the sport.
  • The incident highlights ongoing issues with racism in La Liga, with Balde having faced similar abuse in a previous match in November.
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