Racism: Racing fans caught making gestures, Flamengo to act at CONMEBOL | OneFootball

Racing was eliminated by Flamengo in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. The controversy, however, took place off the field: several fans of the “Academia” were caught making racist gestures towards the “Mengao” supporters. Those involved are being sought for identification by the Avellaneda club, while in Brazil, there are calls for a formal investigation to be opened.

The Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte released footage of a Racing fan who was filmed engaging in racist behavior: he was beating his chest and making movements imitating a monkey in front of the Brazilian crowd. As time went by, a new video surfaced showing another fan making the same gestures.

The incidents were recorded as fans were leaving the Presidente Perón stadium, minutes after the end of the match.

Although the club has not issued a statement, they are working to identify those involved, who could face sanctions. At the same time, Flamengo will make a formal request to CONMEBOL to open a disciplinary case for racism.

The punishment Racing could face

In these types of cases, CONMEBOL usually acts on its own initiative and applies both individual and institutional sanctions.

According to the regulations, “any Member Association or club whose fans insult or attack the human dignity of another person or group of people, by any means, for reasons of skin color, race, sex or sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, creed or origin shall be fined at least ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS (USD 100,000).

“Furthermore, the competent Judicial Body may impose the sanction of playing one or more matches behind closed doors or the partial closure of the stadium,” according to CONMEBOL

Individually, if identified, these fans could receive a prolonged suspension from attending matches by the security authorities.

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