After two days of nearly staying in his room, the player from Amor de Dios CD faced a racist attack during a grassroots football match. He began to regain his routine and return to a semblance of normal life, gradually moving back into his everyday activities.
In an interview shared with Vision-Zamora Courier, his mother expressed both gratitude for the support from the Prensa Ibérica group and ongoing concern for her son. Clubs and the Castilla y León Federation echoed their solidarity, and messages of encouragement continued to arrive. Zamora CF even prepared to send a supportive video to the young actor .
NO RACISM | Zamora CF condemns all forms of racism. This stance was reiterated in a tweet from the club on February 14, 2023, reinforcing their commitment to a respectful sporting environment .
According to the mother, the family has tried to rally around him. He had been sad, withdrawn, and not eating well in the days immediately following the incident. He missed school on Monday and Tuesday due to stomach discomfort, but he returned on Wednesday with the resolute reminder to keep moving forward despite the pain .
message to sailors
The mother offered a clear message to her son and to the wider community: being Black does not strip him of his red blood, nor does it diminish his humanity. She emphasized that hard work and humility define their family, and that respect for others matters far more than words spoken in hate. She pointed to those who spew insults and claim to love themselves, noting their hollowness .
this was not the first
The incident marked not the first time a player faced xenophobic remarks on a field that weekend. The episode joined another event in which a young footballer endured disparaging comments, illustrating a broader climate of intolerance encountered in youth sports. The situation highlighted how easily such moments can distract young athletes from the game they love and the community that supports them. Plans to walk away from the sport were discussed, but those around him urged perseverance, and the child continued training alongside teammates .
The young actor had been a resident of Zamora for about 15 years, moving to the province when he was a child and spending the last decade in its capital. During that time, he and his family faced racialized remarks tied to skin color and Dominican heritage. The mother said she believed the insults were not directed face-to-face in most cases, noting that the online comments were often easier to dismiss than confrontations in person .
She recalled harsh words and crude comments directed at them, underscoring the pain caused by such language and the ripple effect it has on families. The investigation now rests with local authorities to determine the source of the insults, whether on the field or across social media, with the aim of providing accountability and preventing recurrence .