Athletic Bilbao are facing potential sanctions from La Liga after supporters directed offensive chants at Getafe’s Mason Greenwood. The forward, who played the entire match on Wednesday, is on loan at the Spanish club from Manchester United. During Getafe’s trip to San Mames, chants of “Greenwood, die” were heard when the 21-year-old took free kicks. He was also whistled at by the home crowd during the 2-2 draw when his face appeared on the screen and names were being read out pre-game. Other offensive chants were audible, including “Getafe to Segunda” during the final...
with a report from the league confirming the incident is among a list of cases which could now result in disciplinary action by the Spanish football federation and government.Getafe released a statement on Thursday to condemn the chants, saying that they have “always been known for being a team that respects organisations, rivals and other members of the soccer world,” adding that “the time has come to raise our voice and defend the honourability of our players and coaches”.
“Insulting chants, out of any civic context, aggravated with criticism that we respect as freedom of expression, from a sporting point of view, but that we do not share when that critical current is attributed with derogatory epithets, insults and disrespect to the members of the staff and coaching staff of Getafe. Likewise, we ask for comradeship, with their statements, among the actors that make up the passionate world of soccer.
“We cannot remain immobile and as mere observers, especially when this current of opinion seeks to condition the refereeing collective and its possible decision making. A behaviour, reiterated in this start of LaLiga EA Sports that we observe with incredulity and that is out of all place.“The players and coaches of Getafe, as professionals of the highest level, participate in this show and are aware of the media loudspeaker that playing in the best league in the world represents.
“All this seriously damages the image of our club, the competition and the professionals who are part of it. “Getafe has always been known for being a team that respects organisations, rivals and other members of the soccer world. But, seeing the seriousness of the facts, the time has come to raise our voice and defend the honorability of our players and coaches.”
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