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Valencia CF Sues Netflix Over ‘Baila, Vini,’ Alleging Manipulated Racist-Chant Subtitles

The club claims miscaptioned chants in the film tarnished its honor.

Overview

  • The civil complaint was filed in Valencia’s Court of Instruction No. 1 against Netflix and Brazilian producer Conspiração Filmes.
  • Valencia seeks corrected subtitles, inclusion within the film of the eventual court ruling, and financial compensation for reputational damage.
  • The dispute centers on a match clip subtitled as “mono” (“monkey”) rather than “tonto, tonto,” which the club describes as a manipulation.
  • The club says it demanded a rectification after the documentary’s release, but Netflix declined to edit the material, reportedly saying “everything is fine.”
  • The lawsuit follows convictions of three fans for racially aggravated conduct related to the 2023 Mestalla incident, and police union JUPOL has also urged a correction.