The incident, which occurred during the CE Sabadell promotion celebration, has triggered widespread negative reactions and detracted from the sporting achievement. The player's words, completing an extreme-right chant targeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, have drawn national criticism and tarnished the image of the club and the city of Sabadell.
The majority of fans have condemned the gesture on social media, with some calling for Fuoli to no longer play for the club. Centre d'Esports issued a statement regretting and rejecting the remarks but did not specify any sanctions. The club noted that a celebration of collective success should not be accompanied by such demonstrations.
“"A celebration that was meant to bring joy for a collective success should not have been accompanied by demonstrations of this nature."
Many deem the club's response insufficient and fear it will be ineffective. The upcoming press conference by president Pau Morilla-Giner may offer further details on how this crisis is being managed.
At Plaça de Sant Roc, packed with supporters in the club's white and blue colours, the insult was met with general booing and rejection from the majority of attendees. Some players, including captain Rubén Martínez, visibly expressed their dismay.
Minutes earlier, mayor Marta Farrés had greeted the team delegation at the City Hall. Fuoli made his remarks against Sánchez in a council where the PSC holds an absolute majority.
Marta Farrés has attempted to close the matter, stating that the focus should be on the club and players, and that undue prominence should not be given to certain individuals. Minister Óscar Puente reacted to the incident by quoting comedian Pepe Rubianes. The local PP, led by Cuca Santos, downplayed the incident, comparing it to previous political slogans made from the same balcony.
Fuoli, who describes himself as a Communication student, attributed his words to the 'euphoria of the moment,' although many find his apology insincere. The squad is scheduled for an institutional reception at the Parliament of Catalonia.
