Athletico-PR fan who hit Hugo Souza blames drink | OneFootball

The Athletico-PR fan who attacked the goalkeeper of Corinthians, Hugo Souza, during the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals between the teams, spoke for the first time about the incident.

In a video released by Demafe (Mobile Police Station for Football and Events of the Paraná Civil Police), on the social network X (formerly Twitter), this Thursday, the fan, identified as Julian, blamed alcohol for his actions. He, who admits to supporting Furacão, apologized.

“I apologize to the organized supporters, it wasn’t intentional. It really was the alcohol. Sorry about that,” said Julian.

The fan signed a police report (TC), a simplified document for recording minor offenses, with a maximum penalty of two years in prison or a fine. He will have to appear before the Public Prosecutor’s Office on November 5, 2025.

Recap of the case

The attack on Hugo Souza happened in stoppage time, at 52 minutes into the match at Ligga Arena. Shirtless, the fan invaded the pitch, ran towards the player and pushed him, being restrained by Corinthians defender André Ramalho until security arrived. The goalkeeper condemned the act and demanded punishment.

(Photo: Luis Garcia/ Agif/Gazeta Press)

Athletico-PR, in a statement of repudiation, revealed it had filed a police report (B.O.). The club, however, may still face sanctions from the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), as provided for in Article 213 of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice (CBJD).

“When disorder, invasion or throwing of objects is of high severity or causes disruption to the sporting event, the entity may be punished with the loss of home field for one to ten matches, events or equivalents, when participating in an official competition,” says the article.

Santos has already been penalized

It is worth remembering that, in 2022, Santos was penalized for a similar situation. A Peixe fan invaded the pitch at Vila Belmiro and tried to kick Cássio, who at the time played for Corinthians. However, the Timão goalkeeper was protected by Marcos Leonardo, then a striker for Alvinegro Praiano.

As punishment, the Baixada Santista club had to pay a fine of R$ 35,000 and had to play two Copa do Brasil matches the following year behind closed doors.

Next match between Corinthians and Athletico-PR

The second leg between Corinthians and Athletico-PR is scheduled for next Wednesday, September 10, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

Situation of the matchup

With a 1-0 win in the first leg in Curitiba, Timão only needs a draw to advance to the Copa do Brasil semifinals. If they lose by one goal, the match will go to penalties. A defeat by two or more goals eliminates the São Paulo team.

The winner of the matchup will face the winner of the clash between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG in the next round. Raposa won the first leg and will play the decisive match at home, in Mineirão.

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