Spanish membership Villarreal have condemned the assault on two disabled supporters exterior their stadium following Saturday’s La Liga match towards Valencia.
The followers have been attacked exterior the Estadio de la Ceramica after the sport resulted in a 1-1 draw.
One of many victims performs for Villarreal’s EDI group, which is for gamers with mental disabilities. They spent the night time in hospital below commentary to “bear assessments for contusions.”
The opposite supporter suffered a “full maxillofacial fracture” (a facial bone fracture) and was taken to Castellon Normal Hospital, the place they have been nonetheless receiving care on Monday morning.
In an announcement, Villarreal mentioned: “Villarreal CF want to reiterate the membership’s absolute condemnation and robust rejection of any type of violence, which has no place in soccer or society. The membership presents its help to these affected and has been in fixed contact and collaboration with them for the reason that assault.”
Valencia additionally condemned the incident, saying: “Soccer doesn’t tolerate violence in any type. Stadiums ought to be locations freed from hatred, and the membership condemns these actions, which don’t signify the core values of sport or the respectful and wholesome environment between followers that was evident through the match.”