Argentina, world champion, through its attitude, crystallizes a lot of anger and resentment.
The superclasico between Brazil and Argentina, Tuesday at the Maracana, turned sour. Violent clashes broke out in the stands, not without a more than muscular intervention from the Auriverde authorities against the supporters of the Albiceleste who pushed the world champions to return to the locker rooms as a sign of protest, even before the kickoff. sending.
As a response to these events and the confusion observed that evening, Fifa decided to open disciplinary proceedings against the Brazilian (CBF) and Argentine (AFA) federations. This for breach of the rules relating to the order and security of matches, on the Brazilian side. And for the inappropriate behavior of the supporters and the delay of the kick-off, more attributed to the Argentines.
Racism of Argentinian fans denounced
The two selections incur fines and partial or total closed doors for their next receptions. The CBF also announced a future complaint against Albiceleste fans for the numerous racist comments made after the match. The Brazilian Football Federation intends “ take legal action against those involved in these attacks against players, supporters and President Ednaldo Rodrigues », We can read in a press release published this Friday. Rodrygo having been particularly targeted after his clash with Lionel Messi. “ We will take all necessary measures whenever attacks of this kind recur, there will be no truce », insists the CBF.