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Europa condemns ‘disproportionate police action’ against fan displaying an estelada

From La Vanguardia · () Spanish

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  • FC Europa accused Spanish National Police officers of using disproportionate force against a fan who displayed an estelada during Sunday’s 0-0 match at Alcorcón.
  • The club said the supporter was allegedly grabbed by the neck, thrown to the ground and beaten, while other fans reported threats of a sports-law sanction.
  • Europa supporters left the away section in solidarity with the fan, and the club expressed support for him and its wider fan base.

FC Europa has denounced what it called “disproportionate police action” against a supporter who displayed an estelada during Sunday’s match against Alcorcón. The game ended 0-0.

A Europa supporter was subjected to disproportionate action by National Police officers for displaying an estelada.

· FC EuropaThe club used the statement to describe the alleged incident during its match at Alcorcón.

In a statement, the Barcelona club said the fan had identified himself and followed the officers’ instructions. Europa said other supporters present told the club that police grabbed him by the neck, threw him to the ground and struck him.

The club also said officers confiscated the estelada, tried to force the supporter to say he was Spanish and threatened him with a possible sanction under Spain’s Sports Law.

They grabbed him by the neck, threw him to the ground and struck him.

· FC EuropaThe club said other supporters at the stadium described the officers’ alleged actions.

Europa fans who had travelled to Madrid then left the away section in solidarity with the supporter. The club called any action that violates fundamental rights, freedom of expression and political and social freedoms unacceptable. It said it supported the young man and the wider Europa fan base, and would continue defending its supporters against abuse.

We consider any action that violates fundamental rights, freedom of expression and political and social freedoms unacceptable.

· FC EuropaThe club expressed solidarity with the supporter and its fan base.
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Originally published by La Vanguardia in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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