Morata's Child Threatens By Fans, Luis Enrique Urges Police To Move

Luis Enrique (Twitter @SeFutbol)

JAKARTA - Spain's coach Luis Enrique has urged police to investigate the threats received by Alvaro Morata and his family during Euro 2020, calling them "serious crimes".

Morata was often the target of ridicule by Spanish fans even before Euro 2020 took place.

Last week, the Juventus forward revealed his family had also received threatening messages outside of matches.

While Morata himself admitted that he was shouted at "I hope your son dies" before the start of the closing match of Group E against Slovakia.

"This is so severe that it should get the attention of the police," Enrique said.

"Threatening anyone, especially someone's family and children is a serious crime," he added.

Morata also admitted that he had been reminded by his friends of a virtual attack that came from social media, causing him to leave his cell phone outside his room.

In addition, he admitted to having trouble sleeping after the match against Slovakia, which although Spain won 5-0 but Morata had failed to convert a penalty kick.

Morata's partner in the Spanish national team, Koke, agreed that serious action must be taken against the perpetrators.

"As players, we certainly deserve to be the target of criticism in any form and can accept it, but when there are threats to our children and families it is unacceptable," said Koke.

"Everyone is responsible for their words and actions and we must condemn all acts of abuse... Involving children and families is going too far and should be condemned," he added.

Morata and team are scheduled to play in the last 16 against Croatia in Copenhagen on Monday night, having performed less than convincing in the first two games of Group E before closing it off with a five-goal against Slovakia.