Official Statement from League Valencia
Valencia, May 23
League Valencia is aware of an incident involving our midfielder, Luca DiBlanco, that has circulated on social media this week.
The club takes matters of conduct seriously and has spoken directly with the player to gather information about the exchange. As new information continues to come to light, the team will not comment further at this time.
League Valencia remains committed to the values of respect, professionalism, and accountability, both on and off the pitch.
An internal review is underway and this matter will be reconciled in accordance with the team’s established procedures.
League Valencia Communications Department
@SoccerSux33 It was physical assault! I saw the video.
@SoccerGirlie That video didn’t prove anything…
@SoccerSux33 Except assault…
@CallMeMrsGarcia @LucaDiBlancoCalciatore would never do something like that if it wasn’t warranted.
@SoccerSux33 You don’t actually know him.
@JamieLovesSoccer Neither do you @SoccerSux33
@CarrieSins12 We still love you @LucaDiBlancoCalciatore!
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Carla
“Llámale, cariño,” Abuela says as she places another wallpaper sample book in front of Marlowe. Call him.
I ignore her advice and shove half an ensaimada pastry into my mouth.
Marlowe bites her bottom lip. “I can’t imagine Luca doing something like that without a good reason.”
I snort. But still, don’t respond.
“You can’t avoid him forever,” Abuela murmurs, switching to English for Marlowe’s benefit.
“I’m not—” I start but at Marlowe and Abuela’s looks, both with raised eyebrows and judgey eyes, I pause. “I’m angry with him. He had no right to go behind my back and handle a situation I didn’t want him getting involved in. In fact, I asked him not to do anything and he agreed. He broke a promise.”
“Pfft,” Abuela sighs, flicking her wrist. “He did it to protect you.”
“I don’t need his protection,” I say through gritted teeth.
“Maybe not but don’t you want it? Isn’t it nice to know that you have a man who loves and cares about you so much that he would risk his own career, his own reputation, to do battle for you and yours?” Abuela shoots back.
Marlowe’s eyes ping-pong between us and I know she’s enjoying our exchange more than she should.
I give her a dirty look.
She smiles. “I’m taking notes for motherhood.”
Abuela chuckles and pats her hand. Then, she turns her eyes on me once more. Her voice is solemn when she says, “Carla, Luca is a good man and has been through more loss and grief than most men his age. He made a mistake, yes. Maybe he was even wrong for interfering the way he did. But he would never knowingly hurt you, cariño. What is this really about?”
“You think it’s about something else?” Marlowe whispers.
