CONMEBOL pledges strong sanctions
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The Copa Sudamericana is once again at the center of controversy after the round of 16 clash between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile.
After more than 12 hours since the incidents at Independiente's stadium, the CONMEBOL disciplinary committee has published its ruling.Both Universidad de Chile and Independiente are disqualified from
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, spoke about the unfortunate incidents that took place in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana between Atletico Independiente and Universidad de Chile. On Wednesday night,
The second-leg clash between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile, corresponding to the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16.
After yesterday's incidents, Nestor Grindetti, president of Independiente, traveled to the CONMEBOL headquarters in Paraguay to present the perspective of the Red team."We have come to recount the
After the very serious incidents that are happening around the world, the match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 has been formally "canceled" by Conmebol and both teams are exposed to severe sanctions.
CONMEBOL condemned fan violence that led to the abandonment of a Copa Sudamericana match, resulting in injuries and arrests. The organization promised firm sanctions as incidents of violence marred the game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
Independiente vs Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns with rival fans clashing in the stands.
A fan of Universidad de Chile could be seen falling from the top deck, numerous other fans left the stadium bloodied, while others also had their clothes stolen
Now, the fact is that the governing body of South American football has not yet made the sanction official. However, rumors indicate that both clubs would be eliminated and barred from playing CONMEBOL competitions until 2027.
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More than 100 Chilean fans arrested after violence in the stands during soccer match in Argentina
More than 100 fans were arrested after violence erupted in the stands during a Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile and left at least 20 people injured, one of them in critical condition,