Corinthians striker Talles Magno sympathized with Palmeiras striker Luighi, who suffered a case of racism against Cerro Porteño in a game by Libertadores under-20.
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The Timão player posted on his Instagram a message stating that “for this cause, there is no rivalry.”
Instagram Magno Sizes
In addition to Talles Magno, Corinthians himself posted on their social networks sympathizing with the young Palmeirense boy. In addition to Timon, Santos and São Paulo, other Palmeiras rivals, also posted on the case.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista sympathizes with athlete Luighi, reiterating the absolute repudiation of racist acts that often happen against Brazilian players. Above any rivalry, this struggle is against racism.
— Corinthians (@Corinthians)
Vinícius Jr, one of the big names in world football that has been systematically suffering cases of racism in Spain, also demonstrated support for Luighi in an Instagram post.
– Congratulations on the position, Mano. It’s sad, but make it strong. Let’s go together in this fight. How long, Conmebol? You never do anything. Never! – Wrote the Real Madrid athlete.
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What happened to Luighi?
33 minutes into the second half, Luighi was replaced and, as he left the field, ended up suffering racist insults. In the transmission images, you can see a fan making gestures imitating a monkey for the Palmeiras striker. Soon after, the player was caught crying in the reserve bench.
After the match, the attacker even gave an interview on the edge of the field. When asked about the game, Palmeirense jewelry made a strong outburst when he was questioned by a reporter about how the game went.
– No no. Is that serious? Are you not going to ask me about the act of racism that occurred today with me? It is serious? How long will we go through this? Tell me, how long? What they did to me is a crime, won’t you ask about it? Will you ask me about the game? What will Conmebol do what about this? Or the CBF, I don’t know. You wouldn’t ask about it, right? I didn’t go. It is a crime what happened today. This is training here, we are here to learn, ”said Luighi.
How long will racism be neglected?
You are giant, Luighi! 👏🏿
– If Palmeiras (@palmeiras)
In a post held this Friday (03/07), one day after the game, Luighi stated that the episode “leaves scars” and ensured that the situation hurt in the soul.
– It hurts the soul. And it’s the same pain that all blacks have felt throughout history, because things evolve, but they are never 100% resolved. Today’s episode leaves scars and needs to be faced as it really is: crime. How long? It is the question that I hope it is not necessary to be asked at some point. For now, we keep fighting, ”he said.
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Who is Luighi and how long does the striker’s contract go to Palmeiras?
Luighi, born April 30, 2006, is a striker and has been playing for Palmeiras since 2012, when he started playing in the U11 category. He went through all the base categories to the under-20 and debuted as a professional last season.
The boy is part of the “generation of $ 1 billion” from Palmeirense base, alongside Endrick, Luis Guilherme and Stephen. He is the only one who has not yet negotiated with European football.
For the main team of Verdon, the 18 -year -old has 15 games, with five goals scored and three assists.
In June 2024, Luighi renewed contract until May 2027. The striker’s termination fine is 55 million euros (about R $ 323 million, in the current price).
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Palmeiras Group at Libertadores under-20
- Blooming (Bolivia)
- Cerro Porteño (Paraguay)
- Independent del Valle (equator)
- Palm trees
Palmeiras games in the tournament
- 03/03 – Palmeiras 6 x 0 Blooming (BOL) – Carfem Stadium
- 03/06 – Cerro Porteño 0 x 3 Palmeiras – Carfem Estadio
- 03/09 – Palmeiras x Independiente del Valle – 19:00 Stadium TBC
Palmeiras cast on Libertadores under-20
O Palm trees released the list of related to the competition. In total there are 20 athletes in the cast that competes in the base tournament.
- Goalkeepers: Aranha (05) and Luiz Sá (07)
- Sides: Arthur (05) and Gilberto (05)
- Defender: Diogo (05), João Paulo (07), Robson (06) and Thiago (06)
- Midfielder: Agner (05), Erick Belé (07), Figueiredo (06), Gabriel Azevedo (05), Kauã Lira (07), Larson (05) and Rafael Coutinho (06)
- Attackers: Antonio Marcos (07), Heittor (07), Luighi (06), Riquelme Fillipi (06) and Sorriso (05)
Copa Libertadores under-20: format and what are the groups
In all, twelve clubs participate in the competition and are divided into three groups (A, B and C) of four teams each.
The group stage consists of a single round of three rounds. In the end, the leader of each group advances to the semifinal, as well as the second best place in one of the three groups.
The knockout phase (which includes semifinal, third place and end) is decided in a single game.
Group a
- Danube (Uruguai)
- Flemish
- O’Higgins (Chile)
- Olimpia (Paraguay)
Group b
- Belgrano (Argentina)
- Fortaleza (Colombia)
- Metropolitanos (Venezuela)
- University (Peru)
Grup c
- Blooming (Bolivia)
- Cerro Porteño (Paraguay)
- Independent del Valle (equator)
- Palm trees
