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Homophobic remarks targeting Héctor Bellerín

Overview

A controversy has emerged involving YouTuber and journalist Iñaki Angulo following homophobic and derogatory remarks directed at Real Betis footballer Héctor Bellerín. In a video posted after a match against Real Madrid, Angulo reportedly mocked Bellerín’s gender expression and used offensive language, including the term “maricón encubierto” (undercover faggot).

In response to the comments, footballer Borja Iglesias publicly defended Bellerín, describing the remarks as “a barbarity and a shame.”

The Association for Transparency and Democracy in Sport has since filed a formal complaint with the Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Madrid. The association argues that Angulo’s statements may constitute a hate crime under Article 510 of the Spanish Penal Code, which covers conduct intended to humiliate or discredit individuals based on sexual orientation or identity. The organization has requested an investigation and the securing of digital evidence.

Entities

Real Betis · Héctor Bellerín · Iñaki Angulo · Borja Iglesias · Fiscalía Provincial de Madrid

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Borja Iglesias defends Héctor Bellerín against homophobic attacks

    Borja Iglesias defended Héctor Bellerín against homophobic and derogatory remarks made by content creator Iñaki Angulo following a match between Real Betis and Real Madrid.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Association files hate crime complaint against YouTuber Iñaki Angulo

    The Association for Transparency and Democracy in Sport has filed a hate crime complaint in Madrid against YouTuber Iñaki Angulo for homophobic remarks directed at footballer Héctor Bellerín.

Sources

deia.eus · elcierredigital.com · eldiario.es · futbol.as.com · larepublica.ec · noticiasdeNavarra.com