Conmebol excluded independent Argentine of the South American Cup because of the fans’ fight in the match with Universidad de Chile. But the entity gave the Chilean club the place in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The game, and all the savagery that ran the world last month, happened in Argentina. Independiente fans attacked Chile’s rivals with punches, punches and kicks. The penalty should serve as an example For other clubs that commit acts that are not allowed and do not match football. Racism is one of them.
Both teams suffered other punishments: Seven closed gates games in South American Football Confederation matches when they are homemade and seven other games without cheerleaders as a visitor.
A Conmebol It also applied a cash fine for both clubs: US$ 150 mil. Independiente will have to pay other US$ 100 mil by racist acts at the stadium. Conmebol was expected to exclude both teams and confirm Alianza Lima in the other phase of the competition. But that is not what happened.
CBF Snake Punishment
Even so, the punishment is received in South American football as an alert for clubs that compete for Libertadores and the South American itself. The entity makes it clear that it will not tolerate cheerleaders in the stadiums. The sports community charged Conmebol to make drastic decisions. The CBF itself made a statement asking for severe steps, but then went back and apologized.
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