RFEF statement after Valencia and Vinicius racism incident at Mestalla

The Real Federación Española de Fútbol has decided to issue a statement following the events that took place during the Valencia vs Real Madrid match at Mestalla when Los Blancos player, Vinicius, claimed to have received racist insults from the stands at the Valencia ground.

This is the statement from the RFEF after what happened at the Mestalla

"Regarding the events that took place this afternoon at Mestalla:

The Federation is dismayed by what happened and understands that these attitudes must be eradicated. It therefore urges that protocols be activated urgently so that the most forceful measures are adopted immediately. Both the committee and the State Anti-Violence and Xenophobia and Racism in Sport Commission should take action in the matter, including the closure of stands whenever this happens and of stadiums when it is a repeat offence.

The RFEF urges the clubs to collaborate in the immediate eradication of these regrettable events by respecting the rules and sporting sanctions and not delaying them with contrived judicial appeals".