Talleres athlete Miguel Navarro says the tricolor player called him a ‘Hunger Dead Venezuelan’ in the last minutes of the match that ended in a 2 × 1 victory for the São Paulo team
The Paraguayan midfielder, from São Paulo, spoke on Wednesday (18) after being accused of Xenophobia in the match against, by, on Tuesday. Athlete Miguel Navarro states that the tricolor player called him “Hunger Dead Venezuelan.” “It was a very hot game, a tense mood throughout the game. After our second goal, I had a word exchange with the Talleres player where I was offended first, he also treated me with contempt,” said Bobadilla, in a video published in the stories of his Instagram account. “I never intended to discriminate against anyone, but during that hot moment I ended up reacting badly. I wanted to apologize publicly and I will apologize if you meet him in person. Apologies and hug to all,” he added.
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Sao Paulo also spoke on the subject this Wednesday. “The club remains available to authorities and sports entities for any additional clarifications and reinforces its continuous commitment to promoting a sports environment based on mutual respect and human dignity,” wrote São Paulo. “Regarding our Bobadilla athlete, who, throughout his career, has not had a history of negative disciplinary conduct – on the contrary, he has always guided his trajectory for professionalism – we understand it is fundamental that the club offers institutional support. The club will provide that it is properly oriented through educational measures that will be conducted by the compliance area,” he concluded.
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São Paulo Futebol Clube, through this official note, reaffirms its commitment to the principles of respect, equality and inclusion, fundamental pillars that guide their sports and institutional activities.
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In the final moments of the second half of Tuesday’s match -won 2-1 by Sao Paulo -a confusion began, with players manifesting in a charging tone against Bobadilla. Navarro tried to leave the field, but was prevented by Chilean referee Piero Maza. The player, who cried, remained in the field until the end of the match. Upon leaving, he gave an interview for the TV broadcast, but was succinct. “I don’t want to talk, he knows what he said. It was with Bobadilla. I don’t want to talk about the game,” he said. Then, in the mixed zone, Navarro confirmed that the Paraguayan called him “Dead Venezuelan Hunger.” He made a police report against the São Paulo.
Navarro went to the Morumbis Special Criminal Court (JECRIM) to record occurrence. Military police even went to the São Paulo locker room for Bobadilla, but the steering wheel had already left the stadium. Conmebol has opened disciplinary proceedings and can punish the athlete with suspension. The penalty is provided for in Article 15 of the Conmebol Regulation. São Paulo, in turn, had already manifested before Conmebol, requesting hardening in the punishments related to acts of discrimination. The club proposed that, in case of recurrence, sanctions include loss of points, fines and even the elimination of competitions.
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Posted by Fernando Dias
