Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of “violating the privateness” of their participant Daniela Caracas following an incident throughout a Liga F recreation.
Within the fifteenth minute of the derby match between the Barcelona-based golf equipment on Sunday, Leon and Caracas collided whereas the Espanyol participant defended a set-piece.
Leon then appeared to the touch Caracas across the groin space.
Espanyol expressed their “whole discontent and condemnation” of the incident – a clip of which has gone viral on social media.
Colombian centre-back Caracas has been “topic to a whole bunch of social media insults” because of this, Espanyol stated.
The assertion printed on the Espanyol web site reads: “That is an motion that we think about unacceptable and that ought to not go unnoticed.
“Though Caracas was unable to react on the time… later, when she got here to phrases with what had occurred, she grew to become conscious of the seriousness of the gesture, however selected to not react angrily to keep away from a disciplinary sanction and hurt to the group.”
Barcelona and Leon assertion
Barcelona and Leon have since launched a press release on behalf of Leon, who denies the accusations.
The assertion learn: “At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow skilled Daniela Caracas.
“As the photographs present, it was a part of a taking part in motion wherein she intentionally touches me and I contact her leg saying in response to the conflict: “What’s up with you?”. There isn’t a contact along with her personal elements, and definitely no intention. I insist, it was simply a part of the sport that doesn’t warrant the significance that has been hooked up to it.
“The thought of touching the personal elements of a colleague would by no means enter my head, it goes in opposition to my rules and I might by no means do such a factor.
“I condemn the harassment that Daniela seems to have been struggling on social networks, which has nothing to do with me, and I supply her my most honest help.
“There was noise and controversy surrounding my identify, aimed solely at damaging my picture and rules by spreading manipulated information and occasions for different functions, evidencing the week that we’re in.
“I’m deeply upset and disenchanted, and therefore reserve the proper to take authorized motion in opposition to whomsoever may be searching for to take advantage of this strictly footballing incident to trigger me injury and proceed spreading unfounded accusations.”
Relating to the web abuse of Caracas, the assertion from Espanyol continues: “We’re involved that, as a substitute of specializing in the act itself, a part of the media consideration has been diverted to different points unrelated to the seriousness of the motion.”
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Liga F for remark.
Barcelona, who gained the sport 2-0, are 5 factors clear on the prime of Liga F whereas Espanyol are thirteenth within the 16-team league.
Leon, 29, is a key participant for Barcelona who has gained 5 league titles and three Champions Leagues with the membership.
Caracas, 27, is a Colombia worldwide who was a part of their run to the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup.
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