While Vinicius Junior is still being talked about for his goal celebrations considered provocative by some, Mouctar Diakhaby returns to the limits that should not be crossed. For the Valencian defender, a major player in the fight against racism, it is legitimate to be annoyed by a player like the Brazilian. However, no racist reaction can be tolerated.
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The inadequacies highlighted in La Liga’s reaction to the racist episode
Diakhaby has bitter memories of the racist insults suffered by Vinicius last year at Mestalla. If Real Madrid and its player have since taken their sporting revenge, he believes that La Liga has not carried out a thorough investigation. These events had pushed him to refuse to participate in the body’s anti-racist campaigns. For the defender, the sanctions were not commensurate with the seriousness of the acts.
🚨💥 Le club de Valence a publié un communiqué exigeant de Vinicius qu’il rectifie la version qu’il a donnée aujourd’hui devant le juge, dans laquelle il affirme que les insultes racistes étaient généralisées.
“Le racisme n’a pas sa place dans le football ni dans la société,… pic.twitter.com/pBN6BtWUCo
— Real France (@realfrance_fr) October 5, 2023
Regarding the Madrilenian’s annoying style of play, Diakhaby concedes that it is legitimate to get angry with a provocateur like him. However, no racist reaction can be tolerated. Being provocative on the pitch in no way gives you the right to resort to racist insults. If he understands sporting frustration, the Valencian firmly reminds us of the limits which must never be crossed.
