Valencia CF has requested an immediate rectification from the producers of Vinícius Júnior's Netflix documentary regarding its portrayal of racist abuse at Mestalla. The documentary depicts the events of May 21, 2023, in which Vinícius confronted fans who allegedly racially abused him. Valencia contests the documentary's claim that the abuse was widespread, asserting the chants were 'tonto' not 'mono.' They stated that the portrayal is untrue and have reserved the right to pursue legal actions to protect their fans' reputation.
"In light of the injustice and falsehoods committed against Valencia CF fans, the Club has demanded in writing an immediate rectification from the documentary's production company regarding the events at Mestalla, which do not correspond to reality."
"Valencia previously threatened legal action against Vinícius' Madrid and Brazil teammate Rodrygo, after he said in 2023 that the entire stadium had racially abused Vinícius."
"The truth and respect for our fans must prevail. Valencia CF reserves the right to take legal action."
"The incident at Mestalla caused outrage around the world and sparked a wave of support for Vinícius, reflecting the intense emotional response to racism in sports."
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