Valencia monitoring situation of fans reportedly detained in Singapore after criticizing club owner

Spanish soccer club Valencia said Tuesday it was in contact with Spanish embassy in Singapore to monitor situation of two of its fans reportedly detained re for criticizing club's Singaporean owner.

Valencia said embassy assured club that fans are being vised and helped.

Spanish media said fans were detained after holding a sign with a negative mess for Singaporean businessman Peter Lim, club's owner since 2014. sign reportedly said “Lim Go Home,” a slogan often used by Valencia supporters during team's matches in Spain.

Valencia fans have long been upset with Lim, claiming he has been using team only for business purposes

Valencia said Spanish league was also in contact with embassy in Singapore.

Valencia, league winner in 2002 and 2004, is 18th in 20-team standings after only one win from its first nine matches. It hosts last-place Las Palmas on Monday.