Football fans around the world were shocked when Arsenal’s match against Vitoria de Guimarães was marred by abuse and violence from some of the Portuguese club’s supporters. The incident has been widely condemned, with Newcastle United being one of the most vocal critics.
In a statement released on their website, Newcastle United expressed their disapproval of the abuse and violence that took place during the match. They criticized the match officials for not taking action to prevent it, and called for UEFA to take appropriate action.
The statement read: “We are appalled by the scenes witnessed during the match between Arsenal and Vitoria de Guimarães. We strongly condemn any form of abuse or violence towards players, officials or supporters. We urge UEFA to take appropriate action to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.”
The statement was met with widespread approval from football fans around the world, who praised Newcastle United for their stance against such unacceptable behaviour. It is clear that such behaviour has no place in football, and it is encouraging to see clubs like Newcastle United taking a stand against it.
It is now up to UEFA to take appropriate action against those responsible for the abuse and violence. Such incidents cannot be tolerated, and it is important that UEFA sends a clear message that such behaviour will not be tolerated in football.
It is encouraging to see clubs like Newcastle United taking a stand against such unacceptable behaviour. It is now up to UEFA to take appropriate action to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.