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Just in: Oviedo fan arrested following racist gestures toward Real Madrid forward
According to a report from AS, it has been revealed that a Real Oviedo supporter has been arrested for making racist gestures directed at Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe.
The incident occurred on 24 August during the La Liga clash at the Carlos Tartiere stadium.
In the 37th minute, shortly after Mbappe scored the opening goal for Los Blancos, the fan was seen imitating a monkey with both gestures and noises from the home stands.
The National Police later confirmed the arrest, classifying the act as both a crime against moral integrity and a hate crime.
Details of the development
The supporter was identified after police carried out a detailed review of images and videos circulating on television and social media.
Following his detention, the individual was taken to the Oviedo Court of Instruction No. 1, where he gave a statement.
The Professional Football League (LFP) had already reported the case immediately after the game, stressing that the footage had reached a much larger audience due to its rapid spread across platforms.
Alongside the criminal proceedings, the fan is also facing an administrative sanction under Spain’s Law against violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport.
This legislation stipulates fines ranging from €60,000 to €650,000 for very serious offences, as well as potential bans from entering stadiums.
Furthermore, the matter has been referred to the Delegate Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal Protection for Equality and Against Discrimination, which handles hate crime cases.
Under the Spanish Penal Code, the offence could carry a prison sentence of up to three years.
This arrest comes at a time when both La Liga and Spanish football authorities are under increased scrutiny to tackle racism within the sport.
For Mbappe, the incident echoes similar controversies surrounding other high-profile players, including Vinicius Jr., in recent seasons, highlighting once again that despite progress, the fight against discrimination is far from over.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
