Soccer-Getafe rename stadium following former striker Alfonso's sexist comments

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Getafe v FC Barcelona - Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Getafe, Spain - April 16, 2023 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish club Getafe are changing the name of their stadium following the sexist comments made by former striker Alfonso Perez.

The venue had been known as the Coliseum Alfonso Perez in honour of the Getafe-born player even though he had never played for the club's senior team.