La Liga giants Valencia have denounced death threats allegedly sent to the mobile phone of club president Anil Murthy after the club’s 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
The game at the club’s famous Mestalla Stadium was marked by protests from some sections of the stands.
Murthy and owner Peter Lim have come under intense criticism this season, particularly after making the decision in September to sack manager Marcelino and replace him with current boss Albert Celades.
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A statement published on Valencia’s official website read: “The Valencia CF legal department have provided the police with evidence of serious threats - including death threats - sent to the club president's mobile phone in the past hours, in light of the fact that such offences carry possible penal consequences.