A Boca fan was arrested by Brazilian Police after making racist gestures in the Copa Libertadores match played in São Paulo against the Corinthians, the Brazilian club reported on Wednesday.
The Corinthians, who won the duel 2-0, explained in a note that the Argentine fan was criticized by Brazilian fans himself after he made racist moves. and imitate a monkey at the Neo Química Arena stadium in the capital São Paulo, which was also captured in photos and videos spreading on social networks.
The fan was arrested at halftime of the game and immediately transferred from the Military Police command post located inside the stadium to a Civil Police station, where he was denounced by authorities for racial insult, a crime that the the penalty can be up to three years in Brazil, in addition to the payment of fines.
In the statement, Corinthians the event was denied and highlighted the importance of fighting for “football without hate”.
“The Corinthians reject any and all acts of racism and discrimination and thank the Militarized Police for the excellence of the support provided. This fact only reinforces the importance of our fight for football without hatred,” he said. end of club on note.
Corinthians and Boca Juniors met in a match for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores that ended in the Brazilian team’s victory thanks to a double by midfielder Maycon.
With the victory, the São Paulo team reached six points and took the lead of balance and close Group E, while Xeneize occupied the last position with three points, the same as Deportivo Cali from Colombia and Always Ready from Bolivia, which, without However, they have a game less.
Source: EFE
Boca bought 2,500 tickets sold in San Pablo. Photo: NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP.
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