Fluminense player suffers racism and homophobia in Brasileirão match | OneFootball

A regrettable incident marred Fluminense’s 2-0 victory over Mixto (MT) this Sunday at Eurico Gaspar Dutra Stadium in Cuiabá in the Brazilian Women’s Championship. A supporter of the Mato Grosso team shouted racist and homophobic insults at Fluminense player Keké.

Around the 22nd minute of the first half, after complaints and mobilization by the Fluminense players, referee Adriana Costa Farias activated the anti-racism protocol. The fan was identified by the authorities present, removed from the stadium, and taken to the police station.

After the match, the clubs officially commented on the incident.

Fluminense expressed solidarity with the player and reiterated its stance against any form of prejudice. In a statement, the club said it “offers solidarity and support to the athlete, reaffirming its responsibility to protect and respect all of its players,” and also stressed that it “expects the person responsible for the insults to be duly punished under the law.”

Mixto also condemned the incident and highlighted its commitment to fighting discrimination. In a statement, it said it stands in solidarity “with the athletes, coaching staff, and other professionals of the visiting team” and informed that it will remain “at the disposal of the authorities to cooperate with the appropriate investigations.”

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