The promotion parade for Centre d'Esports Sabadell concluded with a large celebration in Plaça Sant Roc, where thousands of citizens joined the players to celebrate the club's return to the second division. The day, largely festive and without significant incidents, saw a moment of tension when goalkeeper Diego Fuoli made a reference to the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, which some fans completed with an insult.
This politically charged chant created moments of discomfort among attendees, although other attempts to steer the atmosphere back with speeches and songs tried to minimize its impact. However, the video of the controversy quickly spread on social media, overshadowing parts of the sporting celebration and provoking various reactions.
“"Carried away by the euphoria of the moment and recent events, I went too far, and what seemed like a harmless joke at the time has become a huge issue. I also want to apologize to the club and my teammates for tarnishing the celebration of a historic season with this foolishness."
Given the media attention, Diego Fuoli issued a statement apologizing to those offended, admitting he got carried away by the moment's euphoria. The club, for its part, also released an official statement condemning the expressions directed at the Prime Minister, deeming them inappropriate for an institutional event and contrary to the entity's values.
Centre d'Esports Sabadell emphasized its continued commitment to promoting values such as coexistence, respect, and inclusion, regretting that the celebration of a collective success was accompanied by such manifestations.
