Press GazetteMay 25, 2023, 5:50 pmReading: 1 min.
Defender Mouctar Diakhaby, from Valencerefused to participate in the photo uniting the two casts for the anti-racist campaign of La Liga before the duel against Mallorca, this Thursday. The French athlete of Guinean descent was seen walking behind the players who were posing for the photo.
The campaign “Racists, out of football” is carried out by the Higher Sports Council of Spain, in partnership with La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Mouctar Diakhaby has already gone through a situation similar to that of Vinícius Jr. in 2021, when he denounced having heard racist abuse during a match against Cádiz. The case had no punishments or consequences due to lack of evidence.
after the episode that occurred with Vinícius Jr. last Sunday in a match against ValenciaDiakhaby showed solidarity with the Brazilian on his social networks and demanded punishment for racists.
“I support Vinícius against the racist insults he received from some fans. And I expect my club to do everything necessary to heavily punish whoever committed these acts. Not saying anything is being an accomplice”, published the defender.
