"I received racist insults, something that shouldn't happen, and I think I should say it here," Balde said during a post-game television interview on Movistar. This statement underscores the unacceptability of racism in sports and the importance of speaking out against such behavior.
Balde, who is Black, said he heard the insults in the first half of a game that ended 1-1. He said he informed the referee. This highlights not only the occurrence of racism but also the need for awareness and action from officials.
In the second division, Elche said one of their players, Bambo Diaby, also received racist insults during its 1-1 draw at Sporting Gijon earlier on Saturday. This illustrates that the issue extends beyond top-tier leagues and affects players at all levels of Spanish football.
The Spanish league has had multiple cases of racist insults against players in recent years. Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has notably been targeted. Such historical context emphasizes that this is a persistent issue in Spanish football that needs addressing.
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