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The Madrid derby between Atletico and Real took a turn on Sunday after several incidents, including those with racist undertones. Atletico Madrid tied the game with a goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. However, the lasting impact of the game is, unfortunately, concerning Atletico supporters. Real Madrid players accused supporters of racist chants. Also, fans threw projectiles on the pitch toward Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Fortunately, Atletico Madrid has taken steps to ensure this kind of action has the proper consequences. For one, Atletico successfully apprehended one of the culprits who threw something at Thibaut Courtois. Sunday’s Madrid derby suffered from a 15-minute delay because fans behind the Real Madrid net lobbed various objects on the pitch. This included lighters and other firm objects. Atletico manager Diego Simeone and the club captain Koke pleaded with fans to stop what they were doing.
Authorities identified one fan. Atletico thus banned him for life from all of the club’s games. Yet, he was far from alone in targeting Courtois and other Real Madrid players. Many Atletico Madrid fans who committed these acts were wearing face masks and hoods. Consequently, it has been a challenge for authorities to properly identify who threw things on the pitch. The club’s security department is still working with Madrid police to apprehend other individuals who caused the delay in the game.
Atletico Madrid bans things that conceal identity of attendees
As this has made the process more challenging, Atletico Madrid released a statement saying it is banning all garments and clothing that otherwise impede authorities in locating an individual.
“The club will imminently incorporate into its internal regulations the prohibition of using inside the stadium any element or garment that prevents distinguishing the face of a person in order to hide their identity, which until now was not contemplated in our…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-09-30 21:00:46
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