Lee Kang-in’s team, Spanish professional footballer Valencia, performed an anti-racism performance supporting Mukhtar Diakabi, who suffered from racial discrimination during the match.
Valencia has released photos and videos of the squads performing at the stadium through the club’s website.
Yesterday (5th), Diakabi, who heard racist remarks in the match against Cadiz, stood at the fore, followed by Valencia President Anil Murti and coach Harvey Gracia, and all the squads stood and raised their right hand in a’no’ sign.
Kang-in Lee also worked with his colleagues.
Valencia said, “Full support for Diacabi. We will reveal what has happened, protect our players, and fight to eradicate racism. Our message is clear:’Stop racism!'” Added.
Diacabi, a Guinea Frenchman, left the stadium for hearing racist remarks while playing in Cadiz and having a nervous battle with an opponent.
In the 29th minute of the 1-1 match, Diakabi and Cadiz defender Juan Carla competed for the air ball.
Despite the pressures of his colleagues, he couldn’t hide his excitement, and after being warned, he spoke strongly to the referee about what had happened to him.
Afterwards, Diakabi and Valencia players left the stadium and the game was stopped and resumed after 20 minutes, but Diakabi did not return to the ground.
According to Spanish media, President Murti has requested that La Liga lead President Javier Tevas investigate the truth of the case.
(Photo = Valencia website capture, Yonhap News)