On Thursday, at the Alfonso Lastras Ramírez Stadium, Atlético de San Luis and Santos Laguna opened the 7th day of the Guard1anes 2021 Liga MX tournament. The outcome (win 1-0 at home), however, passed in the background and there were allegations of serious acts of racism that took place during the match.
Félix Torres, a Guerreros player, was sent off after reacting to insults and racist shouts against him, coming from the substitute bench in Potosí. “I can’t describe the pain I feel; I really like the color, I feel identified as black. I thank my colleagues who support me and love me like that, regardless of my color. I was expelled because I reacted to words that hurt too much, I feel beaten right now. I feel very sad because that’s what happens in football. “, said the Ecuadorian.
On Friday morning, the MX League issued a statement confirming that it will open a case in the Disciplinary Commission, to punish those responsible for the act of racism against Torres.
“In the case of the investigation determined responsible for the acts will be sanctioned in accordance with the regulations established by FMF and LIGA BBVA MX. As part of the values promoted by sport, there is no room for any kind of violent act or discriminatory on and off the ground “highlights the document.
Cruz Azul was one of the clubs that joined the condemnation of the situation and published a chart with a very clear message: “Racism does not take place in football or in any aspect of life. Leave racism without the field”. Good!
Cruz Azul condemned the situation experienced by Félix Torres. (Blue Cross)
Good: the unit has been strengthened
Bad: there were no real signatures