They capture a Boca Juniors fan for racist gestures in a duel against Corinthians for the Copa Libertadores

A Boca Juniors fan from Argentina was arrested by the Brazilian Police after making racist gestures during the Copa Libertadores match played in Sao Paulo against Corinthians, the Brazilian club reported on Wednesday.

Corinthians, who won the duel 2-0 the day before, explained in a note that the Argentine fan was denounced by the Brazilian fans themselves after he made racist gestures and emulated a monkey at the Neo Química Arena stadium in the capital of São Paulo. which were also captured in photos and videos circulating on social networks.

The fan was arrested during the break in the game and, immediately, he was transferred from the Military Police command post located inside the stadium to a Civil Police station, where the authorities denounced him for racial insult, a crime whose The sentence could reach three years in Brazil, in addition to the payment of a fine.

In the statement, Corinthians repudiated the event and highlighted the importance of the fight for “football without hate.”

“Corinthians repudiates any and all acts of racism and discrimination and thanks the Militarized Police for the efficiency in the support provided. That fact only reinforces the importance of our fight for football without hate,” the club concluded in the note.

Corinthians and Boca Juniors met this Tuesday night in a match for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, which ended with the victory of the Brazilian team thanks to a double by midfielder Maycon.

With the victory, the São Paulo team reached six goals and assumed the leadership of the balanced and close Group E of the continental competition, while the Argentines occupy the last position with three points, the same as Deportivo Cali from Colombia and Always Ready from Bolivia , which, however, have one game less. (D)