Uruguayan club promises to expel and ban fans who make racist gestures
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With just a few days to go before the second leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals, Peñarol used its social networks this Monday (23) to issue an important statement to its fans. The Uruguayan team warned that any gesture of a racist nature during the game against Flamengo, at the Campeón del Siglo stadium, will be severely punished.
In the official statement, Peñarol stated that it will expel from its membership any fan who is identified as committing racist acts during the match. Furthermore, the offender will be added to a "black list" of problematic fans, which will prevent them from entering future sporting events.
The club highlighted the importance of respect in football and reinforced that it seeks an environment of coexistence and integration between everyone involved in the sport. "It depends on everyone that this is the case", concludes the statement.
"Peñarol informs that any person who is identified at the Campeón del Siglo making any racist gesture towards fans or athletes of the rival team will be immediately expelled from all the Club's social records and will be sent permanently to the black list, so that they cannot return to participate in a sporting event. At Peñarol, we believe in football as a factor of coexistence based on respect and integration."
Peñarol's warning comes a few days after CRF striker Carlinhos reported having been the target of racist gestures during the game against Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, last Sunday (22). The player stated that he heard monkey imitations as he left the field after being sent off.
Grêmio fan is accused of racism after the attacker was expelled from the Arena
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After Grêmio's 3-2 victory over Flamengo at the Arena, a possible case of racial insult involving striker Carlinhos, from the Rio team, came to light, diverting the focus from the result on the field. According to the player, he heard monkey imitations coming from the stands shortly after being sent off. Furthermore, a video released by the website Lance! showed a fan allegedly calling the athlete a "monkey".
In response to the episode, Mais Querido issued an official note on its social networks, condemning the behavior and reporting what happened. However, Grêmio's legal director, Luiz Paulo Germano, categorically refuted the accusations, calling the situation "scumbag" and stating that there is no concrete evidence to support the accusation of racial insult.
In turn , Grêmio also officially commented on the incident. The club reported that it spoke to the fan involved, who denied any racial offense. The Grêmio player claimed to have just shouted "are you mad?" after seeing Carlinhos break the VAR booth. The club reiterated its firm position against any form of racism, but argued that, in this specific case, there was no insult.
The controversy involving Carlinhos began after his expulsion in the game against Imortal last Sunday (22). The attacker received a straight red card for a controversial move, without the referee reviewing the incident in VAR. Outraged, upon leaving the field, the player threw a punch at the VAR booth, breaking the acrylic structure.
Referee Matheus Candançan recorded what happened in the match summary, stating that the player was sent off for " violent conduct" after slapping Walter Kannemann in the face outside the ball dispute. Carlinhos now runs the risk of being punished by the STJD, which will analyze the athlete's conduct.
CONSEQUENCES FOR FLAMENGO AND NEXT STEPS
With the accusation of racial insult and the possible punishment for Carlinhos, Mengão is facing a delicate moment both on the field and off it. The club, which has already spoken out against racism, awaits the outcome of the investigation and the STJD's decision on the attacker's behavior.
The match will be held at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium next Thursday (26)
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After a defeat in the Brasileirão against Grêmio, Flamengo turns its attention to the Libertadores, where it faces Peñarol, of Uruguay, next Thursday (26), at 7pm (Brasília time). The match, which will be held at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, is the second leg of the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Seer Luiz Filho commented on the match, pointing out that Peñarol tends to adopt a more offensive stance. “Peñarol will come out more into the game and believe more. But this confidence brings problems and the Five of Cups card speaks of disappointments, losses and strategic error”, he analyzed. He believes that the Uruguayan team's attempt to pressure could open up gaps for Flamengo, which could result in opportunities for the Rio team.
In relation to Flamengo, Luiz mentioned that “Death's letter talks about painful losses and significant changes.” However, he also highlighted that card 9 symbolizes rebirth and a possible change of stance, predicting a positive moment for Rubro-Negro. “I see a good outcome for Flamengo within the match and better energy for the classification”, he concluded.
After losing the first match by 1 to 0, the Flamengoneeds to win by at least one goal difference to take the match to penalties or by two goals if they want to resolve the issue in regulation time. The clash promises to be decisive and full of emotions for fans.
Uruguayan team stands out after impressive victory and aims for a decisive game against Mengão
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Last Sunday (22), Peñarol staged a remarkable performance in the Uruguayan Championship, defeating Cerro 5-0 away from home. Under the command of coach Diego Aguirre, the team showed strength and efficiency, with three goals from Facundo Batista and two from Matheus Babi, a former Botafogo striker. This positive result raises the confidence of the Aurinegro team for Thursday's decisive match, in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores.
After the triumph, Aguirre highlighted the importance of the next clash against Mais Querido, calling it a “historic opportunity”. The coach highlighted the need for an exceptional performance: “It's still a dream and it's true that it's a little closer than it was a few days ago, but it's going to be very difficult. We have to play a tremendous game, give our all and count on everyone. It will be a celebration and a historic opportunity”, he stated.
In the first game of the quarter-finals, held at Maracanã, Peñarol had already gained an advantage by beating CRF 1-0, with a goal from Javier Cabrera scored in the 13th minute. During this match, the Rio team faced criticism, especially towards coach Tite, who was heavily criticized by the fans. The result further heightened expectations for the return match.
In preparations for In the decisive clash, one of the great expectations revolves around the possible return of Léo Ortiz to the starting team. The player, who trained in two different situations – first in place of Pulgar, then alongside him, replacing De La Cruz – could be a key player in the team's midfield.
Ortiz, who is joining Standing out as an improvised midfielder, he established himself as one of Mais Querido's main players in the second half of the year. The last time CRF faced Peñarol, Ortiz started the match on the bench following Tite's decision, but now he could get a new opportunity on the field.
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