The Authority for the Prevention and Combating of Violence in Sports (APCVD) on Monday opened a case for “alleged racist abuse” against Benfica basketball player Betinho Gomes during his visit to Porto on Sunday.
In a statement, the APCVD said it had opened “an administrative proceeding to establish the facts” surrounding the game at the Dragao Arena, counting the fourth round of the men’s league, which the Dragons won 79-62.
The 38-year-old Cape Verdean international and former Portugal international used the social media platform Instagram to condemn the racist abuse he received from fans in the pavilion stands.
The abuse against the Red player began during the warm-up and Betinho decided not to react and concentrate on the match, although he now “deeply regrets” not “standing up to the people” in the face of a situation that “must end.” Once and for all”.
“There is no place for racism on the pavilions or anywhere else. (…) FC Porto must identify these people and ban them from the pavilion and stadium, in all of which the federation also plays an important role,” he wrote. .
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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