LaLiga Condemns Racist Abuse in Getafe-Sevilla Match, Supports Affected Players
The match between Getafe and Sevilla was halted due to racist insults directed at Sevilla's Marcos Acuña and coach Quique Sánchez Flores, sparking widespread condemnation.
- Sevilla's Marcos Acuña and coach Quique Sánchez Flores were subjected to racist and xenophobic insults during a LaLiga match against Getafe, leading to the game being paused.
- Referee Javier Iglesias Villanueva stopped the match as part of LaLiga's anti-racism protocol after fans targeted Acuña and Sánchez Flores with derogatory remarks.
- Sevilla and LaLiga issued statements condemning the abuse and reaffirming their commitment to eradicating racism from the sport.
- Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, a vocal advocate against racism, expressed solidarity with the victims and called for stricter measures against racists in stadiums.
- The incidents have reignited discussions about the prevalence of racism in Spanish football and the effectiveness of current measures to combat it.