Campinas denounces racism and homophobia against members of the under-20 football team at the Regional Games

Case was registered at the Itatiba police station Google Street View The City of Campinas (SP) released a statement of condemnation against racist and homophobic offenses suffered by members of the under-20 football delegation, on Monday night (20), at the 68th Regional Games in Itatiba (SP). The attacks reportedly came from fans of the home team. According to the municipal administration, the episode occurred at Clube São João, and the victims are the physical trainer and the goalkeeper coach from Campinas. Both are part of the Guarani Futebol Clube, which represents the city in this sport. g1 asked the State Sports Secretariat, responsible for organizing the championship, for a position. ? Join the g1 Campinas channel on WhatsApp A victim reported the facts to the referee and the match was stopped in the first half. The suspects were not identified and, given the situation, the Campinas team decided not to return to the game. The match was ended by refereeing by WO, with a score of 1-0 in favor of Itatiba. The Campinas team accepted the decision based on the regulations and informed that it will not appeal. The team will make an official notification about the case to the State government, responsible for organizing the competition that brings together 89 municipalities in 20 modalities. A police report was registered in Itatiba and the two victims were interviewed at the city police station. City Hall said it will continue to monitor the investigation into the case.