Racism on the Pitch: Real Oviedo Fan Arrested

A Real Oviedo supporter was arrested for making racist gestures towards Real Madrid players. The incident was reported by LaLiga and captured on video during a match last month. Recent arrests in Spain highlight ongoing efforts to combat racism in soccer stadiums.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 11-09-2025 00:07 IST | Created: 11-09-2025 00:07 IST
Racism on the Pitch: Real Oviedo Fan Arrested
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A supporter of Real Oviedo has been arrested for directing racist gestures at players from Real Madrid during a match, the National Police of Spain confirmed on Wednesday.

The incident, which took place last month, surfaced during the game after LaLiga filed a report, following captured footage that highlighted the fan's behavior.

This arrest follows a string of crackdowns in Spain on discriminatory acts in soccer stadiums, emphasizing the country's judicial stand against racism in the sport.

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