Vrhnika responds to Ilirska Bistrica’s report on alleged racism: “We are being accused of events we did not cause”
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In the Slovenian football community, there has been quite a stir over Andrej Franko’s statement, president of NK Bistrc, who accused opponents, as well as fans and referees, of racist behavior directed at their player Lawrence Kofi Mensah after a match against NK Vrhnika.
The club from Cankarjeva mesta responded to Franko’s comments after their recent match in the 3. SNL against the lower-league team from Ilirska Bistrica. They emphasized that “we did not notice any actions that indicated discrimination against their player.”
Response from NK Vrhnika:
The Football Club Vrhnika strongly condemns any form of discrimination based on race, religion, or nationality. We believe that equality is the foundation of sportsmanship and fair play, which we advocate in every aspect. Regarding the statements from the Football Society Bistrc, we want to emphasize that during our last match against them on the field, we did not observe any actions that indicated discrimination against their player.
The match was very competitive, but everything took place in the spirit of fair play, with our focus solely on sporting competition. We understand that football can evoke strong emotions; however, it is important that our club is not mentioned in a negative context or accused of events that we did not cause.
At NK Vrhnika, we strongly promote fair play, and our players and coaches are consistently taught in the spirit of equality and respect for all. Sport should unite, not divide, which is why we believe these are values we must all nurture.
We wish footballer Lawrence Kofi Mensah and his family all the best for the future, both in sports and personal matters. We hope his career progresses in the direction he desires and that he can fulfill his dreams. NK Vrhnika continues to strive for clean and respectful sports events where all players enjoy equal rights, regardless of their background.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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