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With section of stadium closed after racist abuse against Vinicius, Valencia held at home

Playing its first home game with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior, Valencia moved closer to avoiding relegation from the Spanish league thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol. Valencia had the first of three matches with a small section of Mestalla closed behind one of the goals where the abuse targeting Vinícius took place in a match against Real Madrid a week ago. Valencia was initially ordered to close the section for five matches but the punishment was reduced on appeal. The club’s initial fine of 45,000 euros ($48,200) was also reduced to 27,000 euros ($28,900). The draw was enough to relegate Espanyol for the second time in three seasons. Espanyol was set to take its fight against relegatio...
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Defender Mouctar Diakhaby stays away from anti-racism banner before Valencia game

Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby didn’t pose by an anti-racism banner with his teammates before Valencia’s loss at Mallorca in the Spanish league on Thursday. The banner with the words “racists out of football” is being displayed in every league match after Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was racially abused by fans in a match against Valencia on Sunday. While players from both teams and the refereeing crew stood by the banner before kickoff, Diakhaby wandered behind them stretching and waiting for the ceremony to end. Diakhaby, who is Black, accused an opponent of racism in 2021 but nothing was done because officials said at the time there was not enough evidence showing he was abused. He loudly complained against soccer officials at the time for failing to corroborate his accusa...
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Jordi Alba leaving Barcelona after 11 years | Football News – Times of India

Jordi Alba, the long-serving defender of Barcelona, is set to depart the club at the conclusion of the season after 11 remarkable years. The announcement was made by Barcelona on Wednesday, confirming the agreement reached between the club and Alba to terminate his contract, which was initially set to run until the end of the 2023-24 season.Expressing their appreciation, Barcelona stated, "Barcelona publicly expresses its gratitude to Jordi Alba for the professionalism, commitment, dedication, and always positive and warm treatment he has always shown towards everything that makes up the Barcelona family."Having joined Barcelona from Valencia in 2012, Alba enjoyed immense success, securing six La Liga titles and one Champions League triumph, among a total of 19 trophies won during his t...