Athletico-PR expressed solidarity with Kevin Viveros and his family after the Colombian striker was targeted by racism on social media last Sunday. The club issued an official statement repudiating the case on Monday, stating that it will follow the investigations and adopt all appropriate measures against those responsible.
The racist attack occurred when Viveros posted a photo alongside his wife and two children on social media. A user commented three monkey emojis on the player's Instagram story, making a racist reference to his appearance.
The episode happened after the derby between Athletico-PR and Coritiba last Friday, which ended in a 3-3 draw at Couto Pereira. Viveros, top scorer of the Brasileirão with 18 goals, provoked Coxa by scoring a penalty during the match and, later, posting on social media a montage eating chicken coxinhas. The family photo, however, had no relation to the game.
