Conmebol punishes Rosario Central for racism towards Hugo Souza | OneFootball

Rosario Central was punished by Conmebol for the racist incidents recorded in the match against Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The governing body imposed a fine of 100,000 dollars on the Argentine club, an amount equivalent to approximately R$ 517,000 at the current exchange rate. The information was first reported by ge.

The case took place in early August, during the first-leg match between the teams held at Gigante de Arroyito Stadium in Rosario, Argentina. On that occasion, goalkeeper Hugo Souza reported that he had been the target of racist abuse coming from the stands.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca / Corinthians Agency

During the match, the refereeing team even made the gesture provided for in Conmebol’s anti-racism protocol. The game, however, was not stopped.

Punishment includes anti-racism measures

The decision was made by Conmebol’s Disciplinary Committee based on the article of the Disciplinary Code aimed at cases in which fans violate the dignity of a person or group because of skin color, race, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, religion, origin, or other conditions.

The 100,000 dollars imposed on Rosario Central corresponds to the minimum amount established by the rule for this type of infraction.

In addition to the financial punishment, the club will have to comply with awareness measures in its next home match in a competition organized by the South American entity.

Before the match, Rosario Central must display a sign on the field with the message “Respect is essential” during the opening protocol. The same phrase must appear on the stadium’s big screen starting in the second half.

The Argentine club must also use its social media accounts to promote a campaign with the message during the three days leading up to its next Conmebol match.

Rosario Central received other fines

The racist acts were not the only incidents in that match that resulted in punishments. Rosario Central and coach Jorge Almirón also received other fines related to organization and conduct recorded at the stadium.

Almirón was fined 50,000 dollars, about R$ 258,000, while the club received another punishment of 32,000 dollars, approximately R$ 165,000, for a delay in the match-start protocol.

Conmebol also imposed an 8,000-dollar fine on Rosario Central, about R$ 41,000, for the use of flares or fireworks in the stands. Another 5,000 dollars, approximately R$ 25,000, was charged for objects being thrown onto the pitch.

Adding up only the punishments directed at the Argentine club described in the ruling, Rosario Central received 145,000 dollars in fines, approximately R$ 750,000 using the conversion applied. The 50,000-dollar amount imposed on Jorge Almirón is individual and is not included in that total.

On the field, the clash ended with Corinthians advancing. After a 0-0 draw at Gigante de Arroyito, Timão hosted Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena and won 1-0, securing a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Corinthians are now preparing to face Estudiantes in the next stage of the continental competition. The first leg will be played on September 9 at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata, Argentina.

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