NEWS
To all fans and supporters
The club failed to prevent violations of match management regulations and did not take appropriate measures to ensure safety during the match Nagoya Grampus in Round 16 (4th round) of the Emperor's Cup JFA 103rd All Japan Football Championship. In response, the Japan Football Association has disqualified him from participating in the 2024 Emperor's Cup (Emperor's Cup JFA 104th All-Japan Football Championship Tournament) and reprimanded him (submitted a letter of termination).
The occurrence of this incident has deeply damaged the positive image of stadium spectators, which had been built up through the efforts of many people involved in soccer, as well as fans and supporters. As someone who has been involved in this situation, I am extremely saddened and keenly aware of my responsibility.
We also understand that this is a matter of course, but since this incident occurred, we have received opinions and criticism from a variety of sources, many of which were related to the club's response to the violation that occurred.
The targets of the complaints are not only this incident, but also violations that have occurred in the past, and above all, many of the people making such comments strongly support the team and players while adhering to the spectator rules. We take this situation very seriously, as are the fans and supporters of Urawa Reds.
It goes without saying that Urawa Reds club is one with its fans and supporters, and its existence is based on the love that these fans and supporters have for the team, players, and club.
However, as all the club staff have been running the club honestly and honestly for about 30 years with such strong feelings, at some point their thinking has become rigid, and they have lost flexibility and an objective perspective in responding to the various events that occur in front of them. I feel that as an organization we have fallen into a mindset that is too tied to past performance.
Among the recurrence prevention measures announced this time is the establishment of new disposal standards.
It is true that the formulation of new standards will impose stricter penalties on violators and deter the occurrence of violations by indicating the policy, but the most important thing is to Through the formulation work we are currently working on and the implementation of other measures to prevent recurrence, we will be able to clarify what Urawa Reds club wants to express, who it wants to be understood by and how it wants to be understood, and how it wants to move forward with whom. We believe that it is important for us to reconsider this idea and for each club staff member to put that idea into practice regardless of the situation.
Born in the "soccer town of Urawa", we inherit the 110-year history and tradition of Saitama Soccer, and by developing a sports culture including soccer, which is a regional treasure, we hope to spread the happiness that sports can bring to our daily lives. We, the Urawa Urawa Reds, have no hesitation in our policy of striving to build a strong and attractive team and dedicating our hearts and souls to victory in every match in every category, but even if we say ``for victory''... Even if there is a reason for it, we will never approve of actions that violate social justice.
Furthermore, we do not recognize people who engage in acts that violate social justice for the sake of victory as supporters.
What Urawa Reds aims to achieve together with its partners, hometown, and fans and supporters is a ``strong and attractive team,'' ``a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic packed stadium,'' and ``an independent and responsible club.'' , Acts that violate social justice are not necessary for these realizations.
I believe that what Urawa Reds need now is for each and every member of the club's staff to seriously face these ``normalities'' and turn that attitude into action.
The club philosophy states the words "innovation and tradition" as values that Urawa Reds Urawa Reds values, and now is the time to put them into practice. In order to continue to provide society with the essence of Urawa Reds while respecting their culture and culture, we will listen to the opinions of others, place importance on dialogue with our fans and supporters, and value our perspective as a member of society. While doing so, we will demonstrate our strong determination to not be afraid of change.
Makoto Taguchi representative of Urawa Red Diamonds
The occurrence of this incident has deeply damaged the positive image of stadium spectators, which had been built up through the efforts of many people involved in soccer, as well as fans and supporters. As someone who has been involved in this situation, I am extremely saddened and keenly aware of my responsibility.
We also understand that this is a matter of course, but since this incident occurred, we have received opinions and criticism from a variety of sources, many of which were related to the club's response to the violation that occurred.
The targets of the complaints are not only this incident, but also violations that have occurred in the past, and above all, many of the people making such comments strongly support the team and players while adhering to the spectator rules. We take this situation very seriously, as are the fans and supporters of Urawa Reds.
It goes without saying that Urawa Reds club is one with its fans and supporters, and its existence is based on the love that these fans and supporters have for the team, players, and club.
However, as all the club staff have been running the club honestly and honestly for about 30 years with such strong feelings, at some point their thinking has become rigid, and they have lost flexibility and an objective perspective in responding to the various events that occur in front of them. I feel that as an organization we have fallen into a mindset that is too tied to past performance.
Among the recurrence prevention measures announced this time is the establishment of new disposal standards.
It is true that the formulation of new standards will impose stricter penalties on violators and deter the occurrence of violations by indicating the policy, but the most important thing is to Through the formulation work we are currently working on and the implementation of other measures to prevent recurrence, we will be able to clarify what Urawa Reds club wants to express, who it wants to be understood by and how it wants to be understood, and how it wants to move forward with whom. We believe that it is important for us to reconsider this idea and for each club staff member to put that idea into practice regardless of the situation.
Born in the "soccer town of Urawa", we inherit the 110-year history and tradition of Saitama Soccer, and by developing a sports culture including soccer, which is a regional treasure, we hope to spread the happiness that sports can bring to our daily lives. We, the Urawa Urawa Reds, have no hesitation in our policy of striving to build a strong and attractive team and dedicating our hearts and souls to victory in every match in every category, but even if we say ``for victory''... Even if there is a reason for it, we will never approve of actions that violate social justice.
Furthermore, we do not recognize people who engage in acts that violate social justice for the sake of victory as supporters.
What Urawa Reds aims to achieve together with its partners, hometown, and fans and supporters is a ``strong and attractive team,'' ``a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic packed stadium,'' and ``an independent and responsible club.'' , Acts that violate social justice are not necessary for these realizations.
I believe that what Urawa Reds need now is for each and every member of the club's staff to seriously face these ``normalities'' and turn that attitude into action.
The club philosophy states the words "innovation and tradition" as values that Urawa Reds Urawa Reds values, and now is the time to put them into practice. In order to continue to provide society with the essence of Urawa Reds while respecting their culture and culture, we will listen to the opinions of others, place importance on dialogue with our fans and supporters, and value our perspective as a member of society. While doing so, we will demonstrate our strong determination to not be afraid of change.
Makoto Taguchi representative of Urawa Red Diamonds
