Revealed by Vitória, goalkeeper Caíque, who currently defends Criciúma, was the target of racism during the draw with Brusque, on Saturday (8), at Augusto Bauer Stadium, in Brusque, for the Santa Catarina Championship. The player filed a report after the crime. >
Caique was called a monkey by Brusque fans. According to the Military Police, the perpetrator of the injuries was identified, arrested in the act and taken to the police station. After the match, Caíque told about the case. >
“Call me a fragueiro, beauty. Call me a monkey, I don’t admit it. I am proud to be black, ”said goalkeeper Carvoeiro after leaving the lawn in Brusque.>
Criciuma issued a note repudiating the case (see below). Brusque also manifested and lamented the crime: “The Brusque vehemently repudiates the practice of racism, as well as the practice of any other form of discrimination, which cannot be tolerated in sports or any other space in society” , says an excerpt from the note.>
The match referee also reported the crime in the summary of the game. >
Check out the note released by Criciuma>
Criciúma Esporte Clube has been publicly expressing its most vehement repudiation for the act of racism suffered by our goalkeeper, Caíque, during the match against Brusque, held on Saturday night (08/02), at Augusto Bauer Stadium, valid for the 8th round of the Santa Catarina Championship. The unfortunate episode, starring an opposing fan, hurts not only the values of sport, but also the basic principles of human respect and dignity. >
In addition to the episode of racism, Criciúma Esporte Clube deeply regrets the threats suffered at the scene, as well as the situation of vulnerability to which our delegation was exposed. Such circumstances are inadmissible and require firm measures.>
We reaffirm our non -negotiable commitment to the struggle against racism and all form of discrimination. Football must be an environment of respect, inclusion and equality, not hostility and intolerance. We will continue to defend these values and requirement for a fairer and more secure sport for all.>
