São Paulo to act after U20 racism, captain: “Go to the police” | OneFootball

São Paulo issued a statement of repudiation on Wednesday night (12) following the regrettable case of racism that occurred during the match between its U-20 team and Fortaleza, for the category's Copa do Brasil.

The Tricolor spoke firmly and promised to take appropriate measures after the sad episode that took place in Ceará.

“São Paulo Futebol Clube vehemently repudiates the act of racism committed against player Djhordney during the match against Fortaleza this Wednesday, in the Copa do Brasil U-20.”

“There is no room for racism in football or anywhere else in society. The club will offer all necessary support to the athlete and will take the appropriate measures in the face of this repugnant episode of discrimination,” said the club's official statement.

Referee Paulo Vitor de Lima Pereira promptly initiated FIFA’s anti-racism protocol, but four minutes later, after much protest and little resolution, the match continued as normal without any punishment. Rocco was substituted and did not return for the second half for Fortaleza.

After Tricolor’s victory, the team’s defender and captain Andrade did not mince words and demanded punishment for Rocco.

“We can’t tolerate this anymore. He has to go straight from here to the police station. We have to resolve this as quickly as possible. I didn’t hear it, but my teammates did,” explained São Paulo’s number 4.

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