Racism scandal in Getafe vs. Barcelona reaches FIFA president Infantino
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
In a recent La Liga match between Getafe and Barcelona, a troubling incident occurred when Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde was subjected to racist abuse from home fans. This scandal has drawn the attention of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Details: The head of world football’s governing body condemned the abuse, stating that such behavior has no place in modern football. Infantino also expressed his support for Balde.
Quote: "I am appalled by the racist insults directed at Alejandro Balde during the La Liga match against Getafe. I condemn these actions, which have no place in football or society. Racism is an evil that we must unite to fight and eradicate. Say no to racism, no to any form of discrimination," read Infantino’s press release, as quoted by Marca.
Reminder: On the pitch, Pedri, who assisted Balde’s goal, commented on the challenges posed by Getafe’s style of play, which made creating goal-scoring opportunities difficult.
