The legal department of the Valencia football club has initiated legal proceedings against the streaming service Netflix and the Brazilian company Conspiraçao Filmes. The lawsuit was prompted by the documentary film “Baila, Vini,” which, according to the club’s representatives, contains distorted information that damages the reputation of the organization and its fans.
Specifically, the club’s management believes that the film used subtitles not consistent with reality. In an episode dedicated to the stadium incident, it is claimed that spectators chanted racist insults at Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior. According to Valencia, the actual statements made by the crowd were different and unrelated to racism.
Before turning to the courts, the club attempted to obtain a public retraction from the creators of the film and the platform, but these efforts were unsuccessful. After their requests to correct the disputed elements were ignored, Valencia’s lawyers prepared and filed a lawsuit in the city court.
The lawsuit demands the restoration of the club’s business reputation as well as the removal of the contested subtitles from the film. Additionally, Valencia’s representatives insist that the text of the court’s decision be included in the film once a verdict is issued. The club is also seeking compensation for the damage caused.
In Valencia, it is emphasized that the individuals who insulted the football player were quickly identified and brought to justice. These people have already been convicted by the city court. The club notes that it exhausted all possible means to resolve the conflict before turning to legal action.
The largest union of National Police employees, JUPOL, joined Valencia’s initiative. In its statement, the organization expressed disagreement with the way the film portrayed police work and rejected accusations of bias and unprofessionalism.
