Conmebol allowed the River.
A fact that, unfortunately, is becoming common money. The racist moves seen in some Copa Libertadores matches at the stands have resulted in rejection in society, in clubs and also in Conmebol, which has acted on the issue and is firm in its decisions to eliminate such a situation. And according to the case, River was fined and warned by the entity because of the episode that took place at Monumental on April 13, during the 2-0 win in Fortaleza: The club had to pay 30 thousand dollars for a fan’s racist gesture, which was identified.
The reprimanding action of a River fan.
That night in Núñez, a River supporter threw bananas at fans of the Brazilian cast who were on the field. The photo went viral and generated a unanimous denial, as CARP acted on the matter: they identified the individual (his name was not disclosed), has been suspended for 180 days as a club member and will have an obligation to take an INADI knowledge course on the implications of xenophobia. Now, the club will have to face a fine for that episode.
“Impose a USD 30,000 fine on Club River Plate for violating articles 9 and 17 of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code”, exposed the mother entity of South American soccer, while adding that such amount would be automatically debited from the amount received in the “concept of television rights or sponsorship.”
And in turn, the statement added that it was decided to “explicitly warn the club just in case If any violation of sporting discipline identical or similar to the one that caused this procedure is repeated, the provisions of Art. 31 of the Disciplinary Code will apply. of Conmebol, and the consequences that can be derived from it ”.
River’s post to say no to racism.
The Nunez club, however, He announced that he would appeal the sentence and if it is maintained, it will be transferred to the specified fan.
“Such an act is incomprehensible, it is insane. We are always available at Conmebol so that these things no longer exist. But in this case we will appeal the penalty because we believe that as a club we did the everything is right, “said the river manager Ignatius Villarroel in La Red radio statements.
“There is a case against this person and he was suspended as a partner. We have done the best we can and we understand that this is where our responsibility ends. In any case, if the Conmebol sanction is maintained, we will apply one of the same amount against this year, ”Villarroel added.
River’s statement after the racist gesture
“‘Living and playing with Greatness’ is not just a phrase. We will take all the steps we can to eliminate violence, racism and all forms of discrimination from the courts forever”said Stefano Di Carlo, River’s secretary, reflecting the mentality of a leadership that makes tough decisions.
The statement made by the Fortaleza club
“Fortaleza strongly condemns the act of racism and xenophobia that took place at the Monumental Stadium in Núñez by a fan of the local team. The club was well received, the fans were very pleased with Buenos Aires and that action, in particular, is detrimental to sport. The racist and xenophobe must be identified, found and punished by the relevant authorities “.
Source: Clarin
