A video recorded by a fan of the Brazilian team showed a sympathizer of the Cordoba team imitating monkey gestures, in a clear derogatory reference to the Paulista club fans.
The CONMEBOL opened a Disciplinary file To investigate a act of racism occurred after the match between Workshops and San Paulo In the stadium Mario Alberto Kempesfor the first date of group D of the Copa Libertadores where the Cordoba team was defeated by 1-0.
A Video recorded by a fan of the Brazilian team He showed a Sympathizer of the Cordoba team imitating monkey gesturesin a clear derogatory reference towards the fans of the Paulista club.
Conmebol investigates workshops for a possible act of racism in the Copa Libertadores
According to the Brazilian medium Globo, the Rector of South American football He has already started Disciplinary procedurewhich could lead to SANCTIONS FOR WORKSHOPS And among the possible measures, a economic fine and the prohibition of receiving public in some games of the Libertadores. In addition, the aggressor fan could be vetoed of any event organized by Conmebol.
It is not the first time that an Argentine club faces sanctions for this type of incidents, since in October 2024, Belgrano He received one $ 100,000 fine by racist gestures of their fans against those of Paranaense Atlético.
Besides, Mouth He was penalized with $ 193,000 In the Eighth Final Series of the Cup South American 2024 against Cruzeirofor diverse breachesamong them discriminatory acts.
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It should be noted that just a week ago, CONMEBOL organized Meetings to prevent this type of episodesafter a Case of racism in the Copa Libertadores Sub-20when Palmeiras Luighi striker was a victim of insults during a match against Cerro Porteño.
Despite the agency’s efforts to eradicate discrimination in South American football, incidents continue to occur, and now Workshops could face a hard sanction.
Source: Ambito
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