Tània Verge harshly criticizes Barça for its recommendations in Riyadh: «They are a scandal«
The counselor of Equality and Feminisms, Tania Verge, has criticized the recommendations made by the FC Barcelona to members traveling to Riad (Saudi Arabia) on the occasion of the Spanish Super Cup and that include avoiding demonstrations of affection or even signs of support for the group LGTBI.
Some guidelines of «fullfilment of security requirements«, according to the club, than for the Government «they are a scandal" Y "They go against the values of the club and Catalan society"In the words of Verge.
«It is recommended to have respect and prudence in public behavior and demonstrations of affection. Indecent behavior, including any act of a sexual nature, could have legal consequences«, point out the recommendations to those who travel to Saudi Arabia.
These recommendations are a scandal and go against the values of the club and the Catalan society
Rubiales' decision to end this competition in Saudi Arabia, a country that does not respect LGBTI rights and gifts, has continued, and it will be a shame that can be reversed. https://t.co/Otys3LMl4p
— Tània Verge Mestre (@taniaverge) January 9, 2024
Absolute rejection of the recommendations
And continue: "Relationships between people of the same sex and displays of support for the LGBTI community, including on social networks, may also be grounds for sanctions.«.
For Verge, the decision of the former director Luis rubiales to take this competition to Saudi Arabia, who are "country that does not respect LGBTI rights or those of women, has been, is and will be a shame to reverse«.
Also from the Observatory against LGTBI-phobia They have shown through social networks their «absolute rejection» to the decision of the FC Barcelona to play in Saudi Arabia.
El FC Barcelona reported that he followed the instructions of the Spanish Embassy in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and limited itself to sharing a series of security recommendations established by local authorities.
