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Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
How Ronaldo's La Liga ownership foray turned sour in Valladolid
VALLADOLID, May 25 — Seven years after taking over Real Valladolid, Brazil great Ronaldo's venture into La Liga's boardrooms has ended in fiasco with three relegations and a fan revolt against their absentee president. 'Everything has been lies and negligence from almost the first day,' fumed Valladolid fan Daniel Mozo, a 53-year-old electrician. 'Better for him to leave, carry on with his life and leave us in peace,' he told AFP outside the club's Jose Zorrilla stadium before its final La Liga game for at least a year. Former striker Ronaldo, 48, became majority shareholder at Valladolid in 2018, vowing to take the modest club to Europe within five years. A stellar playing career — crowned by two Ballon d'Or trophies, two World Cups and silverware at Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan — had fans dreaming of glory. But far from sprinkling stardust, his tenure saw the team yo-yo between La Liga and Spain's second tier before he finally agreed to relinquish control. After relegations in 2021 and 2023, this season Valladolid have endured one of the most abject campaigns in Spanish top-flight history, bottom with 29 defeats and 87 goals conceded with one game to play. 'This year has been a disgrace... we thought he would be the president to do something for us, and what he has done is make a fool of himself,' said supporter Sergio Gutierrez. 'He thought that, because he was Ronaldo, this would go upwards. He believed that without doing anything he would win everything — but in the end, nothing,' added Gutierrez, a 44-year-old driver. According to an indignant Maria del Carmen de las Fuentes, a 66-year-old retiree, Ronaldo 'has done nothing — not even fix the toilets'. 'I have never seen Real Valladolid as I have this year... We have seen games that made you feel like going onto the pitch and giving them all (the players) a kick in the balls.' 'Ronaldo, go home!' Beyond the dire results, Ronaldo became a toxic figure among fans for rarely attending games and involving himself little in day-to-day affairs. Their frustration was exacerbated by recent images published in Spanish media of a seemingly tipsy Ronaldo stumbling out of a Madrid restaurant late at night and slumping into a car. Earlier this month, the federation of supporters' clubs submitted a petition to Valladolid town hall demanding that Ronaldo be symbolically declared persona non grata in the city northwest of Madrid. At a home game against Barcelona on May 3, fans protested the relegation by tossing around the stands fake banknotes bearing his face and the words 'Ronaldo go home'. The fury had not relented in the final home match of the season — a 1-0 defeat against struggling Alaves on May 18. Dozens of spectators unfurled 'Ronaldo Go Home' banners on the many empty seats and the entire ground bellowed the slogan during a hydration break. Sale agreed Ronaldo's chequered record in football administration saw him become in 2021 the majority shareholder of his first club, Cruzeiro, which then achieved promotion to the Brazilian top flight. But he has since sold his stake and launched an unsuccessful bid to head the Brazilian football confederation. Valladolid announced on Friday that Ronaldo was transferring his shares to a North American investment group with the financial backing of a European fund. For Valladolid supporter Andrea Merino, 'anything about Ronaldo leaving is good news, all the empty words he sold when he came have ended up being empty words'. Fans want someone 'who gets down to work, feels the club and does not leave us in the lurch like Ronaldo', the 25-year-old journalist told AFP. Rocio Mozo, a 40-year-old technical assistant, agreed Ronaldo had lost everyone's confidence and hoped for a new owner 'committed to the city, the club, someone who is interested, who is here'. Responding to a question by AFP after the Alaves loss, manager Alvaro Rubio — Valladolid's third this campaign — preferred not to discuss the administrative upheaval. 'The ultimate responsibility is mine' for the failure on the pitch, he said. — AFP
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Five guilty of hate crimes for racist abuse of Vinicius Jr
Five people have been handed suspended prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr in an "unprecedented" ruling in Spain, La Liga said on top division said it is the first time racist insults in a football stadium have been condemned as a hate crime in 24, appeared to be subjected to racist abuse during a game against Real Valladolid in September 2022 while he walked past fans after being substituted at Jose Zorrilla Provincial Court of Valladolid gave the five offenders a one-year prison sentence, which has been suspended on the condition they do not commit any further offence in the next three are also not allowed to attend any matches within the same court also handed out fines to the five individuals that range between 1,080 euro (£913) and 1,620 euro (£1,369)."Thanks to the efforts of La Liga, which filed the complaint and initially acted as the sole private prosecution - later joined by the player Vinicius and Real Madrid, as well as the Public Prosecutor's Office - this exemplary ruling has been achieved," La Liga said in a statement."This judicial decision represents an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism in sport in Spain, where, until now, rulings had addressed conduct against moral integrity with a racial aggravating factor."The fact that this ruling explicitly refers to hate crimes associated with racist insults reinforces the message that intolerance has no place in football."Brazil international Vinicius has faced racist abuse several times during his time in June 2024, Vinicius said "I'm not a victim of racism. I am a tormentor of racists" after three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing him in May 2023.
CNA
21-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Five guilty of hate crime for racist abuse of Vinicius, says LaLiga
Five people were handed prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a match in a landmark first ruling in Spain that condemned racist insults in a soccer stadium as a hate crime, LaLiga said on Wednesday. In December 2022, Brazil international Vinicius appeared to be subjected to abuse in Real's 2-0 win away to Real Valladolid as he walked past fans after being substituted at the Jose Zorrilla stadium. The Provincial Court of Valladolid imposed on the five offenders a year in prison and fines ranging from 1,080 euros ($1,226.12) to 1,620 euros. The prison sentences were suspended on condition that they do not commit any offence in the next three years, while they are also not allowed to attend any matches in the same period. "Thanks to the efforts of LaLiga, which filed the complaint and initially acted as the sole private prosecution - later joined by the player Vinicius and Real Madrid, as well as the Public Prosecutor's Office - this exemplary ruling has been achieved," LaLiga said in a statement. "This judicial decision represents an unprecedented milestone in the fight against racism in sport in Spain, where, until now, rulings had addressed conduct against moral integrity with a racial aggravating factor. "The fact that this ruling explicitly refers to hate crimes associated with racist insults reinforces the message that intolerance has no place in football." Prison sentences of less than two years for non-violent crimes in Spain rarely require a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time. In June last year, three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison for insulting Vinicius with "shouts, gestures and chants referring to the colour of his skin". In September, a fan who racially abused Vinicius and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze in two games at Mallorca in 2023 was found guilty and handed a suspended prison sentence. The aggressor had a 12-month sentence suspended after apologising in a letter to Vinicius and undergoing anti-discrimination training but was also banned from stadiums for three years. ($1 = 0.8808 euros)
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Real Valladolid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Real Valladolid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/18/2025 Deportivo Alaves visits Real Valladolid on Sunday in their second meeting in LaLiga this season (Real Valladolid took the first 3-2). The rematch begins at 1:00 PM ET. Stream the match on ESPN+. Deportivo Alaves took on Valencia CF at home in its last match and prevailed by a final score of 1-0. It took 13 shots, outshooting Valencia by five. Real Valladolid suffered a 1-0 home loss to Girona FC in its most recent match on May 13, outshooting Girona FC 10 to seven. How to watch Real Valladolid vs. Deportivo Alaves When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain Live Stream: ESPN+ Watch live sports and more without cable on ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Deportivo Alaves key players Deportivo Alaves' Kike Garcia has scored 12 goals (ninth in league) this season. Carlos Vicente has four goals and five assists. Joan Jordan has five goals and two assists. Jon Guridi has provided three goals and one assist. Real Valladolid key players With four goals and five assists, Raul Moro is a key contributor for Real Valladolid. Mamadou Sylla has five goals and two assists, another key player for Real Valladolid. Selim Amallah has three goals and one assist. Juan Latasa has scored three goals but has no assists. To watch live sports and more without cable, head to ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Deportivo Alaves vs. Real Valladolid match breakdown
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 2/16/2025 Sevilla FC visits Real Valladolid on Sunday in their second meeting in LaLiga this season (Sevilla won the first 2-1). The rematch starts at 10:15 AM ET. Stream the match on ESPN+. Sevilla lost on February 9 against FC Barcelona by the score of 4-1. Sevilla took seven fewer shots in the match, five to 12. Real Valladolid lost to Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on the road in its last match on February 7, and was outshot 16 to six. How to watch Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla FC When: Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM ET Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM ET Where: Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain Jose Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain Live Stream: ESPN+ Watch live sports and more without cable on ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Sevilla key players Sevilla's Dodi Lukebakio has scored nine goals (seventh in league) this season. With one goal and five assists, Saul Niguez is another important player for Sevilla. With two goals and two assists, Isaac Romero Bernal is chipping in for Sevilla as well. Juanlu has added two goals and two assists. Real Valladolid key players Mamadou Sylla has two goals and two assists, playing a starring role for Real Valladolid. Selim Amallah is another key player for Real Valladolid, with three goals and one assist. With three goals and one assist, Raul Moro is chipping in for Real Valladolid as well. Anuar has two goals (on six shots, 0.4 per game). To watch live sports and more without cable, head to ESPN+. Click here to watch LaLiga action. Sevilla vs. Real Valladolid match breakdown
