Mason Greenwood 'die' chants could see Athletic Bilbao handed severe punishment
Athletic Bilbao face a potentially strong punishment from La Liga after their supporters directed an offensive chant towards Mason Greenwood in Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw.
Shouts of “Greenwood die” could be heard during the match at San Mames, in which Greenwood made his first start for Getafe and provided an assist. The English striker, on loan from Manchester United, was also whistled and jeered by fans of the Basque club.
La Liga have already opened an investigation of Osasuna after their fans also chanted “Greenwood die” during the 21-year-old’s debut off the substitutes’ bench on September 17.
And if found guilty by a La Liga disciplinary commission, both clubs will likely receive severe punishments that may include a partial stadium closure and fine.
In a lengthy statement Getafe said that they have “always been known for being a team that respects organisations, rivals and other members of the soccer world” and that “the time has come to raise our voice and defend the honour]ability of our players and coaches”.
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“Getafe wants to express its total disapproval of the derogatory and intolerant chants, insults of particular gravity, which have been occurring with recurrence, during the disputed days of the National Championship of LaLiga EASports and that damage the image and also the morale of our players and coaches.
“Insulting chants, out of any civic context, aggravated with criticism that we respect as freedom of expression, from a sporting point of view, but that we do not share when that critical current is attributed with derogatory epithets, insults and disrespect to the members of the staff and coaching staff of Getafe. Likewise, we ask for comradeship, with their statements, among the actors that make up the passionate world of soccer.
“We cannot remain immobile and as mere observers, especially when this current of opinion seeks to condition the refereeing collective and it's possible decision making. A behaviour, reiterated in this start of LaLiga EA Sports that we observe with incredulity and that is out of all place.
“The players and coaches of Getafe, as professionals of the highest level, participate in this show and are aware of the media loudspeaker that playing in the best league in the world represents. But, beyond that, they are people with feelings, who have family and friends who suffer with them and deserve the respect that we ask for without fissures in this communication.
“All this seriously damages the image of our club, the competition and the professionals who are part of it.
“Getafe has always been known for being a team that respects organisations, rivals and other members of the soccer world. But, seeing the seriousness of the facts, the time has come to raise our voice and defend the honourability of our players and coaches.”
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