On Thursday night the match between Atlético San Luis and Santos Laguna took place, a match with which Day 7 of the tournament began and the Potosinos won 1-0.
In the game, acts of racism occurred against the Santos Laguna player, Félix Torres , who was sent off in compensation time after asking a ball player for the ball to serve band; However, when he was ignored by the young man who was looking to gain time for his team, the Ecuadorian snatched the ball from him and pushed it, an action that was the trigger for an outbreak of anger that ended with an act of racism.
Santos defender, Matehus Doria, raised his voice during the press conference at the end of the match, denouncing acts of racism against his teammate.
“These things are not They can allow outsiders to influence, and it cannot happen in today’s world football; racism, my defense partner Félix Torres is crying in the locker room and that for me, I don’t admit it, he is my brother, he is my partner . This cannot happen, in Mexico, in Brazil or wherever. We have already gone through that time ”said Doria.
The Brazilian apologized for the claim, but stressed that this type of act should not happen in football.
“I apologize for coming to say those things, many people will say that they are crying because they lost. We didn’t lose three points and that’s it, but racism can’t be done. ”
For his part, Félix Torres spoke about what happened and expressed his pain at the events.
“I was expelled by words that hurt me too much. I feel beaten. It makes me sad that this is happening in football. I have no problems with anyone; I try to get along with everyone, whatever color it is. I feel affected, I feel very sad. My teammates, no matter what color I have, they love me like that ”, declared the Ecuadorian defender.
Message from Félix Torres after the game in San Luis Potosi. # Warrior Mode 🇳🇬⚔️ pic.twitter.com/dU6MS1Jtzy
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