Valencia Club de Fútbol has reacted with outrage to the recent Netflix documentary, "Baila, Vini," which focuses on Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr. The Valencian club believes the documentary paints a distorted and false picture of their fanbase, particularly concerning the racist incidents that occurred at Mestalla in May 2023.
In an official statement, Valencia CF slammed the documentary's depiction of Mestalla and its supporters as "unfair and untrue." The club argues that the documentary generalizes the racist behavior of a few fans, who have already been convicted in court, to the entire Valencia fanbase. According to Valencia, chants that were actually "tonto" (foolish) are subtitled as "mono" (monkey) in the documentary.
Valencia CF has demanded an immediate retraction from Netflix and has announced that they reserve the right to take any legal action necessary to defend their image. The club believes the documentary damages their reputation worldwide and does not reflect the reality of a fanbase that, for the most part, condemns all forms of racism.
The controversy centers on a sequence in the documentary that shows images from the match between Valencia and Real Madrid at Mestalla, where Vinicius Jr. reported being the target of racist insults. The club acknowledges that three fans were convicted for these actions, but insists that the documentary twists the situation and suggests widespread racist behavior from the entire fanbase.
Valencia CF has received support from a section of their fanbase, who have shown their displeasure on social media, promoting campaigns to lower the documentary's rating on the streaming platform. The club believes that the truth and respect for their supporters must prevail and is prepared to go to the furthest extent to defend their image. Valencia's potential lawsuit against Netflix could lead to a high-profile legal battle.
from: elfutbolero.us