Semifinal of the Brazil Ladies Cup tournament was interrupted due to a gesture considered racist by Candela Díaz, directed at a ball boy
Four Brazilian players were arrested on charges of racial slurs during a match against FC, at the Canindé stadium, and were taken to the Carandiru penitentiary. The court’s decision to convert the detention into preventive detention generated the expectation of a request for habeas corpus, which is being awaited by the athletes. The incident occurred in the semi-final of the Brasil Ladies Cup tournament, which was interrupted due to a gesture considered racist by Candela Díaz, directed at a ball boy. The situation worsened, resulting in the expulsion of six River players, which culminated in the suspension of the game and the elimination of the team from the competition.
Grêmio spoke out about what happened, regretting the situation and registering a police report. The club stated that it will take appropriate measures to punish those involved in the discriminatory act. In turn, River Plate also took a stance, repudiating the racist gestures and announcing that it will adopt disciplinary measures against the players. In the decision against Bahia, this Sunday (22), the Grêmio fans presented a banner against racism.
As a result of the episode, the River Plate team was expelled from the tournament and received a two-year suspension. The Brasil Ladies Cup organization implemented new guidelines, which include banning clubs whose athletes engage in acts of racism, reinforcing the commitment to equality and respect in sport.
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Pitiful!
Regrettable scenes at x river plate – ARG by . The River player was expelled and did not accept it:
— Tricolor Gaúcho 🇪🇪 (@TricoooloorRS)
Published by Felipe Dantas
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