Franco, about the act against Vinicius: "It is possible that in some club there has been relaxation with the ultras"

   MADRID, 2 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The president of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), José Manuel Franco, confessed this Thursday that it is "possible" that in "some case", in reference to the Spanish clubs", "there has been a relationship" with the matter of the return of the ultra fans to the stands, after the "racist and xenophobic" act against the Real Madrid striker Vinicius and on which they will have "tangible results" in the "medium-long term".

"Sport is solidarity, understanding, sacrifice. And these racist and xenophobic attempts are the antithesis of what sport has to be. We are doing what the law allows us, a few days ago the Prosecutor's Office met, the Anti-Violence Commission, and I am convinced, without being too optimistic, that in the medium, even in the short term, we will have tangible results from this effort that all the administrations are making," Franco told the media.

After the presentation of the U-19 Women's Basketball World Cup at the Madrid City Council, the Secretary of State for Sport valued the installation last Thursday of a doll with Vinicius's shirt hanging from a bridge near the Ciudad Deportiva Valdebebas, the the same day that Real Madrid and Atlético played in the Cup quarterfinal derby, which the Whites finally won (3-1).

Franco highlighted the "magnificent work" of the State Security Corps and Forces and the Prosecutor's Office, and called for prudence. "We cannot accuse someone without evidence," he asserted, although he also urged the "fundamental loyal collaboration of the clubs" to "among all" end "this scourge that exists in Spanish sport."

"In some case, it is possible that there was a relationship, but I want to think that the clubs will take a step forward, they will have our support. Some statements seemed perfect to me, but it would be very important for the clubs to go one step further," he added on the paper. of the clubs against their most radical fans and ultras.

Franco also gave his opinion on the winter market in LaLiga Santander, compared to the Premier. In Spain they have spent just over 3 million, while in the top English category they exceeded 800 million. "It can harm football in Spain, we are not subject to the same rules, and as long as it is not played under equal conditions it can mean discrimination towards Spanish football. We have enormous potential and we overcome these difficulties", he assessed.

Finally, he called for "maximum respect for justice" in the 'Super League Case', after the Provincial Civil Court of Madrid reactivated this week the precautionary measures that prevent both FIFA and UEFA from establishing sanctions against the Super League. Although he wanted to make it clear that they "never" will "stop supporting grassroots football and sports in Spain."