Spanish membership Villarreal have condemned the assault of two disabled supporters exterior the membership’s floor following Saturday’s La Liga match towards Valencia.
The followers have been attacked exterior the Estadio de la Ceramica after the 2 groups performed out a 1-1 draw.
One of many supporters attacked performs for Villarreal’s EDI crew which is a crew for gamers with mental disabilities. They spent the night time below commentary to “endure exams for contusions”.
The opposite supporter suffered “a whole maxillofacial fracture” [a fracture of a facial bone] and was taken to Castellon Basic Hospital the place they remained as of Monday morning.
In an announcement, the membership mentioned: “Villarreal CF want to reiterate the membership’s absolute condemnation and utmost repudiation of any act of violence in any kind, which has no place in soccer and society. [The club] needs to point out its assist for these affected, with whom it has been in everlasting contact and collaboration because the aggression.”.
Valencia additionally condemned the assaults, saying: “Soccer doesn’t tolerate violence in any kind.
“Stadiums must be a spot freed from hatred and the membership condemns these acts that don’t characterize the basic values of sport or the wholesome coexistence and respect between followers that was evident all through the match.”
