<p>MADRID — Thousands of Valencia fans gathered outside the team’s Mestalla Stadium to protest against Singaporean owner Peter Lim on Saturday.</p>
<p>Supporters of the Spanish club called for the wealthy businessman to sell his shares and leave the club he has owned since 2014.</p>
<p>The fans, who displayed banners saying “The future is ours,” have been upset with recent comments by Lim that belittled the supporters and downplayed their importance. </p>
<p>Valencia fans have been unhappy with Lim’s administration and often accuse him of running the club solely as a business.</p>
<p>The protests came a few days after Manchester United fans protested against American owner Joel Glazer, forcing the postponement of the team’s English Premier League game against Liverpool. The protests prompted Glazer to publish a letter in which he pledged to accelerate discussions with fans about supporters being able to have a greater say at the club.</p>
<p>Valencia plays a Spanish league match against Valladolid at home on Sunday. The club sits 14th in the 20-team standings, six points above the relegation zone.</p>
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