recently announced the sanctions applied to three Brazilian clubs following club competitions. , who came second in the , will face the penalty of playing two matches without the presence of fans and was fined US$340,000, which is equivalent to approximately R$2 million. The infractions occurred during the semi-finals against River Plate. Cruzeiro, which was also runner-up, this time in the South American Championship, will have to play a match without fans and will pay a fine of US$157,500, around R$1 million, due to infractions committed in the semi-finals against the Lanús. Botafogo, who won the Libertadores, received a penalty of US$78,000, approximately R$472,000, for infractions during the semifinals against Peñarol.
Clubs have seven days to lodge appeals against Conmebol’s decisions. In addition to the punishments for Brazilian clubs, opponents were also penalized. Peñarol, for example, will have to play three matches without the presence of fans and was fined US$263,000, which corresponds to R$1.6 million. River Plate, in turn, will play a match without fans and pay a fine of US$100,000, approximately R$605,000. The infractions that resulted in the punishments include the inappropriate use of fireworks and flares during games, which raised concerns about security in stadiums. Conmebol has been rigorous in its decisions, seeking to maintain order and safety in competitions.
Published by Sarah Paula
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