Protests in Valencia: fans demand Peter Lim's exit
With more than an hour to go before kick-off, the crowd began to gather on the Avenida de Suecia, just in front of the Estadio de Mestalla of Valencia Club de Fútbol. The fans, led by the Libertad VCF group, demanded the exit of Singaporean businessman Peter Lim, the club's maximum shareholder since 2015.
The protesters carried banners with messages like 'If you condemn our club to Segunda, there will be no place to hide'. The protest focused on the stadium entrance, where the executives and guests were located. The armed police formed a line to protect the VIP entrance.
At 8 pm, just before the start of the match, the protesters moved towards the stadium, where they were met by the police. The chants of 'Peter go now' and 'Peter, die' echoed throughout the stadium. The club owner was not present, as he has not attended a match since 2019.
What happened?
The protest focused on the stadium entrance, where the executives and guests were located. The protesters carried banners with messages like 'If you condemn our club to Segunda, there will be no place to hide'. The police formed a line to protect the VIP entrance.
Why does it matter for Valencia Club de Fútbol?
The ownership of Peter Lim has been a topic of debate in the club for years. The fans demand his exit and the recovery of the club. The protest is a call to action for the club owner to take charge of the situation and seek a solution for the team.
What comes next?
The situation in Valencia Club de Fútbol remains uncertain. The ownership of Peter Lim remains a topic of debate, and the protest is a call to action for the club owner to take charge of the situation and seek a solution for the team.
Valencia Club de Fútbol is currently 14th in the league, with 35 points and a -12 goal difference. They are 44 points behind the leaders, Barcelona. Next week, the team will play against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
