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Valencia CF Opens Disciplinary Case as Prosecutors Weigh Hate‑Crime Probe Over Racist Abuse at Mestalla

Audio published by Levante‑EMV after alleged year‑long inaction is driving parallel proceedings that could cost the accused his season ticket.

Overview

  • València’s Hate Crimes Prosecutor is assessing the complaint and recordings to decide whether to open a criminal investigation.
  • Valencia CF has activated its internal protocol, compiling audio evidence and reviewing recent matches, with possible sanctions including revoking the pass or imposing a stadium ban.
  • Published audios attribute months of racist and homophobic slurs to a season‑ticket holder seated in sector 5, row 13, after LaLiga observers previously reported insufficient punishable material.
  • At least six spectators have offered to testify, supporting the complaint filed on October 29 along with the recordings.
  • Potential charges include a hate crime under Article 510 or an offense against moral integrity, with recent rulings imposing prison terms and stadium bans in comparable cases such as the 2024 Vinicius Júnior decision.