The arrest of players in the act for racial injury is rare in Brazilian football. According to Marcelo Carvalho, from the Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football, one of the last cases in official competitions was in 2005, in São Paulo match against Quilmes, for the Copa Libertadores
This Sunday (5), the Bolivian athlete of América-MG, Miguel Terceros, was arrested in the act, after the match between Operário and América-MG, in Ponta Grossa, Paraná. This was the first case of arrest registered in 2025. Rabbit denies the accusations.
The Ghost beat Rabbit 1-0 at Germano Kruger Stadium in Serie B.
According to the last report of the Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football 2023, the accusations are mostly fans assaulting players. Of 162 occurrences, 128 began with fans, while 12 athletes were accused of racist offenses. However, the accused often respond to lawsuits in freedom without first having, for example, for caught arrests, whether temporary or preventive.
2005: Graffiti x Desábate
In 2005, the first confrontation between Quilmes and São Paulo, Argentina, had tricolor complaints for racist offenses. The team even apologized to the Brazilians, but the situation worsened in Brazil.
In the return match at Morumbi, striker Graffiti accused defender Leandro Desábato that he called him “black shit.” The Argentine received a prison voice on the lawn.
Submitted to the 34th DP, in São Paulo, Desábato spent 43 hours arrested and only returned to Argentina after the payment of 10 thousand reais in bail.
2025: Third X Allano
Miguelito would have uttered the expression “Black of the C ******” against the Operário midfielder, 30 minutes into the first half. The offense was confirmed by the victim and the captain of the team from Paraná, the player Jacy, who witnessed the episode.
The racist speech was not recorded by the cameras of the official transmission.
Referee Alisson Sidnei Furtado immediately interrupted the match and applied the CBF Anti -Racism Protocol, crossing his fists. The game was paralyzed for about 15 minutes. After the games, those involved were taken to the Military Police Battalion.
Police considered enough testimonials to the act and requested images of the game broadcast. The player remains in prison. CNN awaits the manifestation of the player’s defense.
What does América-MG says
“América FC, true to its centenary history and the principles that support it, publicly provide clarification and express total solidarity to athlete Miguel Angel Terceros, in the face of unfounded accusations that try to associate their name the conduct of racist nature.
After careful internal investigation and analysis of the available facts, no attitude, gesture or statement of the player who may, from any angle, be interpreted as discriminatory. On the contrary, Miguel Terceros has always shown ethical conduct, respect and sportsmanship, being widely recognized in the club for his professionalism and integrity. ”
What the Operário-PR says
“The Operator Railway Esporte Clube vehemently repudiates any act of racism. During today’s match (04), against América-MG, our Allano athlete reported having been the victim of racist offenses by player Miguelito, the opposing team. The club is looking for the images and other elements that can confirm the facts and take all appropriate measures in the face of the severity of the situation.
We reinforce that the worker is providing all the necessary support to the Allano athlete and will follow firmly in his commitment to the fight against racism, on and off the field. Let’s not tolerate any form of discrimination. ”
