Persija strongly condemned the racist actions against its foreign player, Allano Lima, via the comments column of his personal Instagram account, which occurred after the BRI Super League match against Persib Bandun."Persija stands fully with Allano Lima. The club is providing our player with full moral and psychological support and assuring him that he is not alone in facing this situation," said Persija manager Ardhi Tjahjoko, as quoted in a written statement.
Persija believes that this immoral behavior is an insult to human values that should have no place in football, especially in Indonesia, which upholds diversity and unity.
The Jakarta-based club is deeply disappointed that such shameful acts continue to occur. Racism is not just a joke, nor is it a fleeting expression of emotion. Racism is verbal violence that violates a person's dignity.
