Valencia coach responds to controversy sparked by Vinicius' documentary – ‘I don't have TikTok'
The recent release of the Vinicius Jr. documentary has sparked controversy in Spain, with Valencia at the centre of a growing debate over the subtitles used in a key segment referencing racist abuse directed at the Real Madrid winger during a match at Mestalla.
Valencia head coach Carlos Corberan has admitted that he has not seen the documentary or the viral clips circulating online, but confirmed that the club is actively considering how to respond to what they believe are inaccurate subtitles.
What's the issue?
The issue lies in a video shared on social media, where fans at Mestalla are heard shouting insults, but the subtitles allegedly misrepresent the words used.
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In particular, the word 'idiot' is said to have been mistranslated as 'monkey', fuelling outrage and reinforcing the racism narrative.
'I don't have 'TikTok' and I haven't seen the documentary. I know the club is considering what to do. I understand that people are listening, not just reading. I'm focused on the game,' said the Valencia manager.
Vinicius' documentary was released on May 15. (Photo by)
The Valencia boss was quick to defend the reputation of the club's supporters. 'I know the Valencia CF fans very well and I know how respectful they are,' he said.
'They're one of the best fan bases in Spain, and watching a match at Mestalla is special, for Valencia and for any opponent. No one needs to tell me how respectful they are.'
Words from Hugo Duro
Valencia striker Hugo Duro echoed his manager's stance and took aim at the documentary's content. 'Anyone who has been to Mestalla, anyone who has seen a video, can see that 'idiot' is said,' he claimed.
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'I haven't seen the documentary myself, but I don't know why they'd subtitle it with something that wasn't said.'
Duro also highlighted the fact that three individuals were identified and punished for racist conduct during that match last year, reinforcing that the matter was addressed properly by the club.
'Three idiots were punished the way they deserved, but that doesn't mean the rest of the fans deserve to be labelled as racists—especially when it's a lie and there are many videos that prove it.'
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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