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Valencia fans demand Lim and Peter Lim resign after 5-0 loss

9/7/2026

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Valencia supporters protested outside Mestalla after a 5-0 home loss to Barcelona, calling players “mercenaries.”
Protesters demanded president Kiat Lim and owner Peter Lim resign.
Some ultra fan groups left the stands empty at kickoff.
Players and coach Carlos Corberán were booed throughout the match, though no violence was reported.
The defeat was Valencia’s third straight loss, leaving them bottom of LaLiga with one goal in four matches.

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Valencia supporters protested outside Mestalla after a 5-0 home loss to Barcelona, calling players “mercenaries.”
Protesters demanded president Kiat Lim and owner Peter Lim resign.
Some ultra fan groups left the stands empty at kickoff.
Players and coach Carlos Corberán were booed throughout the match, though no violence was reported.
The defeat was Valencia’s third straight loss, leaving them bottom of LaLiga with one goal in four matches.