Gaviões meet Boca Juniors’ La 12 in Argentina to discuss joint anti-racism actions | OneFootball

Leaders of Gaviões da Fiel met counterparts from Boca Juniors’ La 12 in Argentina to discuss possible joint anti-racism initiatives and to reinforce a respectful relationship between the groups, according to Meu Timao.

Corinthians face Rosario Central on Thursday 13 at 21:30, the first leg of the Libertadores last 16.

The talks revisited ideas first explored in July, when La 12 representatives visited Gaviões da Fiel in Brazil. In Argentina, Gaviões were received by La 12 leaders Mauro, Rafa and Marcelo, and discussions also touched on matters related to the stands.

Recent Corinthians v Boca Juniors meetings in the 2022 Libertadores were marked by racist incidents at Estádio La Bombonera and Neo Química Arena. Boca Juniors were fined up to 130 thousand dollars and ordered to play one game behind closed doors in the following edition. Those involved were caught in the act and released the next day after paying bail of R$ 20 thousand each.

Gaviões have underlined an anti-racist stance. In November 2024 the group removed model Ana Paula Minerato, then the Carnival muse, from all activities after leaked audio in which she used racial terms about singer Ananda of Melanina Carioca.

Despite Conmebol initiatives, incidents continue in South American football. In this Libertadores, Colombian fans were accused of racist gestures towards Corinthians supporters at El Campín after the 1-1 draw with Santa Fe.

The club have also run institutional actions. After Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid suffered racist abuse during a Champions League match, Corinthians played Cruzeiro with a special anti-discrimination message on their shirts in support of the player.

Source: Meu Timao

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