Security denounces racial violence in the American game; excludes the club

Clubs and fans refuse

In a statement, America said it was dismissing the incident and investigating the situation to take appropriate action.

The club says the suspect is not a member of the Onda Verde program and hopes that if racial insult is proven, penalties will be imposed on the perpetrator.

In addition to Coelho, the American Anti-Fascist Resistance movement, organized supporters like Barra UNA and Seita Verde, as well as influencers and independent channels regretted the incident and demanded that the follower be banned from the stadium.

American release

The Amrica Football Club rejects any act of racism or racial insult. In the face of allegations of racial abuse against a security professional, in a match against Cea, Arena Independêncian, the Club has been investigating the situation since the incident, to take appropriate measures and to prevent and preserve acts of discrimination. who would suffer a racial injury.

The club has clarified that the suspect is not part of the Onda Verde Program. If so, it will be suspended until the process is complete. Despite the legal procedures, America hopes that, once the racial injury has been proven, exemplary sanctions will be applied by the competent bodies. The club understands that feelings of impunity are greatly affected by actions to combat racism and other prejudices.

Amrica adds that locating and fighting any kind of prejudice must go beyond the virtual environment. Therefore, the Club is looking at ways to address and support the crimes and situations that have occurred in football and the world, unfortunately, and in the world of football.

Release of organized followers, independent channels, and American actors