Official statement - On racist comments aimed at black-and-white supporter | OneFootball

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Ceará Sporting Club expresses its strongest repudiation of the racist comments directed at our supporter Maurício Lima, in an incident that took place on social media.

Racism is a crime and cannot be downplayed, tolerated, or treated as a consequence of differences of opinion. As a Club, we stand for respect for the dignity of all people, inside and outside stadiums. Discrimination, prejudice, or any form of violence must be fought against. Ceará stands in solidarity with Maurício Lima and reaffirms its ongoing commitment to combating racism.

The Club reinforces that differences in sporting opinions must never justify racially offensive attacks or any other type of discrimination. There must be no room for prejudice in our society, and it is also our duty to combat this type of conduct.

We will remain steadfast in defending our values, always supporting ideals that promote football free from any form of prejudice.

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