Athletico-PR identify suspects of racist abuse in derby against Coritiba | OneFootball

Athletico-PR published an official statement this Wednesday informing that it has identified the suspects involved in racist acts during the derby against Coritiba, which took place last Saturday at Arena da Baixada, for the Campeonato Paranaense.

According to the club, the fans were identified through images and are not members of Athletico. The management also reinforced its commitment to combating any type of prejudice within its stadium.

“All information and images have been sent to the competent authorities. The identified fans are not club members. Athletico Paranaense does not tolerate discriminatory behavior and reinforces its commitment to fighting any and all forms of prejudice within its stadium,” the club wrote in a statement.

In videos circulating on social media, it is possible to see Athletico fans making racist gestures in the stands during the match.

Read Athletico-PR’s statement in full

Identification of fans accused of racist acts

Athletico Paranaense informs that it has identified the fans suspected of racist acts in the match against Coritiba last Saturday. All information and images have been sent to the competent authorities.

The identified fans are not club members. Athletico Paranaense does not tolerate discriminatory behavior and reinforces its commitment to fighting any and all forms of prejudice within its stadium.

It is important to reiterate that, in addition to repeated statements on the subject, the club has a matchday portal. Through http://matchday.athletico.com.br, which can be accessed via QR Code installed on the stadium seats, any fan can report crimes and inappropriate conduct during matches.

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