Napoli Women allege sexist abuse and vulgar chants by Don Guanella boys | OneFootball

An episode of unacceptable incivility marred a youth soccer match in Naples. The incident was reported by Napoli Women (a Serie A Women’s club), who made public what their Under-17 players endured during a match against the Under-14 boys’ team of Don Guanella Scampia, as reported by Sportmediaset.

Shocking report from Napoli Women: “Sexist insults and vulgar remarks towards our players from the Don Guanella boys”

What was supposed to be a day of sport turned into a nightmare for the young athletes, who were targeted with a barrage of vulgarities by boys little more than children themselves.

The report: “Sexual noises and comments about the body” The statement from the Azzurri club is harsh and detailed. The girls, all minors, were victims of “sexist and homophobic insults”: “Vulgar phrases, explicit innuendos, comments about the female body, and noises imitating sexual acts. Harsh, violent words that should never be uttered by an adult, let alone by such young boys.” It didn’t end with the final whistle. Some opposing players continued the bullying online, posting photos and videos from the match on social media, accompanied by further insults and degrading slogans.

The condemnation from Don Manganiello: “Foul language, we will punish those responsible” The response from Don Guanella Scampia was immediate and unequivocal, through the words of its president, Don Aniello Manganiello, a well-known anti-Camorra priest who has always been active in social causes. The priest firmly condemned the incident, describing it as light years away from the values of respect and non-violence that the association promotes. The club announced a tough stance: “In addition to condemning the incident, we want to make it clear that serious disciplinary measures will be taken against these players, also to send a strong message to everyone else.”

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