Prosecutors Open Probe After Video Shows Avaí Fan Hurling Racist Abuse at Remo Supporters

Overview

• The incident occurred on November 15 at Estádio da Ressacada during the Série B match between Avaí and Remo, with footage capturing explicit racist and xenophobic slurs aimed at fans from Pará.
• The Santa Catarina state prosecutor’s office opened an administrative procedure through the 29th Prosecutor’s Office and sent official requests to the Military Police and Avaí.
• In an official note, Avaí condemned the conduct, pledged full cooperation with authorities, began identifying the supporter, and said her access to club events will be suspended indefinitely once confirmed.
• Clube do Remo issued a repudiation of the abuse and separately reported a racial attack on defender Reynaldo on social media, saying it is supporting the player and pursuing legal steps to identify the author.
• No disciplinary or criminal sanctions have been announced, and the widely shared video remains central to the ongoing inquiries.