Wagner Loew speaks out after being harassed and asks for support from the fans: “Sports are not just a player” | sports

On Thursday evening, striker Wagner Love spoke on social media about the incident in which he was harassed by members of the organization sportsOn Wednesday upon arrival at the airport for the flight to Campinas. Leao will play against Mirasol next Friday, in the second round.

In his speech, the player thanked the support he received after the events, stressed that fans have the right to demonstrate as long as it is peaceful, and said that sport is bigger than just one athlete. (See full text at the end).

“I arrived here last year with this mission (to arrive)! So I ask you to continue to believe in our team, the players, the coaching staff and the entire board. And remember, sports are not just about the player. We are very focused.” “I have to achieve this goal of bringing this achievement to the island! Sport is much bigger than all of that!” says Love.

“Wagner Love, you disgrace, who are you to tell us to stay home?”

See the full statement

I am here to thank you for the expressions of support and affection I have received from my family, teammates, club managers and some fans!

I want to stress that the fans have every right to demonstrate peacefully, because I know how much love they feel for the club. I understand that everyone’s desire is to bring this club back to its rightful place! Brazilian Series A.

“I understand that we are at a crucial moment, and that there are 4 matches remaining to achieve the club’s goal of promotion.

I got here last year with this mission! Therefore, I ask you to continue to trust our team, the players, the technical staff and the entire board of directors. And remember, sports are not just about the player, we are very focused on achieving this goal of bringing this achievement to the island!

Sports are much bigger than all that!