South American football’s governing body is investigating the incident at Marcelo Bielsa Stadium
Corinthians rely on their home win against Newell’s to stay alive in the Copa Sudamericana. After a 2–1 first leg, led by Vanderlei Luxembourg, they played out a 0–0 draw in Rosario to advance to the quarter-finals. Although he had no problems on the pitch, it was a “hot” rematch because of what happened in the stands.
The visiting supporters burned the Argentine tickets which could have cost the Paulista club CONMEBOL sanction. According to Globo Esporte, the disciplinary unit of the governing body for soccer in South America is already investigating the incident and may open a file. This incident may be sanctioned under Article 10.2, point d, of the Organization’s Disciplinary Code, which states: “Using gestures, words, objects or other means to convey an inappropriate message at a sporting event, particularly if it is of a political, offensive or provocative nature,
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A worrying issue in South American football
If CONMEBOL feels that he has violated the mentioned article of the rules, they can give Corinthians a warning or impose a financial fine. It is worth noting that this is not the first time this has happened to them, as their supporters tore up Argentine pesos in a game against Boca Juniors last year. This time the club was fined $30,000.
😳 with enthusiasm #Corinthians quemaron argentino tickets in el vs ante #newwells For #sudaamericana pic.twitter.com/ykcVZt5zbv
– sportimba.com (@sportimba) 10 August 2023
Similarly, on Timão’s behalf, he also expressed his disapproval at the racist acts of some of Newell’s supporters at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium.
| Torcida for Newell’s Old Boys Gritando “Mono” (Macaco), Torcida for Corinthians no Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
| Reproduction#prijogonews
– SCCP News (@_sccpnews) 9 August 2023
Unfortunately, there have been moments of considerable animosity whenever the Argentine and Brazilian sides have faced each other recently. In addition to tensions on the pitch, the animosity between supporters is worrying. On one side the notes are torn and on the other side racist gestures are visible. Discrimination has been dealt with harshly by CONMEBOL in recent times, including fines of a minimum of $100,000 and sanctions that can also include matches behind closed doors.