After bust-up, Palmeiras and Corinthians trade assault claims | OneFootball

The classic clash between Corinthians and Palmeiras, valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, featured heated moments at Neo Química Arena on Sunday afternoon. After the match ended, in the access area to the locker rooms, there was a scuffle involving players and security staff from both teams, who later traded accusations of assaults on players.

According to Verdão, while on his way to the anti-doping test, forward Luighi was allegedly assaulted by a Corinthians staff member in the access area to the locker rooms. The club said that the forward, along with witnesses, will file a report with Jecrim (Special Criminal Court).

“After the match, while on his way to the anti-doping test, forward Luighi was assaulted by a Corinthians staff member in the access area to the locker rooms. The player, along with witnesses, will file a report with Jecrim (Special Criminal Court),” Palmeiras’ statement said.

The report found that a Corinthians player allegedly struck a Palmeiras security guard in the back.

And on the Corinthians side?

After Palmeiras’ statement, Timão also reported assaults by green-and-white security guards on Gabriel Paulista and Breno Bidon. The black-and-white club did not provide many details about the aggression, only stating that both players will also file reports with Jecrim (Special Criminal Court), with support from the club’s legal department.

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs that, after the match, Gabriel Paulista and Breno Bidon were assaulted by security guards from the visiting team. Both will file a police report and formally lodge a complaint with Jecrim (Special Criminal Court) with support from the club’s legal department,” the club’s statement said.

Clubs’ situation

With the draw, Palmeiras missed the chance to extend their lead at the top. The team remains in first place with 26 points, six more than second-placed Flamengo. Corinthians, meanwhile, remain in the fight against the relegation zone, in 16th place with 11 points — just one more than 17th-placed Cruzeiro. Now, both teams turn their attention to the Copa Libertadores.

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