Spanish membership Villarreal have condemned the assault of two disabled supporters exterior the membership’s floor following Saturday’s La Liga match in opposition to 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 staff which is a staff for gamers with mental disabilities. They spent the evening below remark to “endure exams for contusions”.
The opposite supporter suffered “an entire maxillofacial fracture” [a fracture of a facial bone] and was taken to Castellon Basic Hospital the place they remained as of Monday morning.
In a press release, the membership mentioned: “Villarreal CF wish to reiterate the membership’s absolute condemnation and utmost repudiation of any act of violence in any type, which has no place in soccer and society. [The club] needs to indicate its help for these affected, with whom it has been in everlasting contact and collaboration for the reason that aggression.”.
Valencia additionally condemned the assaults, saying: “Soccer doesn’t tolerate violence in any type.
“Stadiums needs to be a spot freed from hatred and the membership condemns these acts that don’t characterize the elemental values of sport or the wholesome coexistence and respect between followers that was evident all through the match.”
