Local figures condemn racist attacks on Maltese footballer as opposing team could face €17,000 fine

Local footballer for Raiders Gharghur FC Maya Lucia has made headlines after being the victim of racist attacks during a recent football game versus Mosta FC whereafter she was subject to racist slurs attacking her family and skin colour.

Nikkundanna kull forma ta’ diskriminazzjoni.Dak li ntqal fuq il-footballer Maltija Maya Lucia żgur li ma jagħmilx ġieħ…

Posted by Bernard Grech on Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Maya took to Facebook to shed a light on the shocking nature of this situation by quoting the exact words of parents from the opposite team.

The Malta Football Association released a statement expressing solidarity with the player and that it is currently investigating the incident, along with the police.

Meanwhile, opposing team Mosta FC could face a €17,000 fine and point-deduction within the league due to the racist attacks.

This should not be the state of our country in 2021, let Maya’s situation be a catalyst for change and growth in our country.

Our thoughts are with Maya Lucia – NO TO RACISM, now and forever.