CONMEBOL pledges strong sanctions
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The Copa Sudamericana is once again at the center of controversy after the round of 16 clash between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile.
After yesterday's incidents, Nestor Grindetti, president of Independiente, traveled to the CONMEBOL headquarters in Paraguay to present the perspective of the Red team."We have come to recount the
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, spoke about the unfortunate incidents that took place in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile. On Wednesday night, soccer experienced one of its most troubling moments after disturbing and emotional incidents took place during the CONMEBOL Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
Independiente vs Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns with rival fans clashing in the stands.
After the extremely serious incidents that occurred around the world, the match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile for the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana was formally "canceled" by Conmebol and both teams, exposed to severe sanctions.
The second-leg clash between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile, corresponding to the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16.
CONMEBOL condemned fan violence that led to the abandonment of a Copa Sudamericana match, resulting in injuries and arrests. The organization promised firm sanctions as incidents of violence marred the game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
Fans were hospitalized and detained after violent attacks during a match in a stadium near Buenos Aires, prompting officials to cancel the game.
A fan of Universidad de Chile could be seen falling from the top deck, numerous other fans left the stadium bloodied, while others also had their clothes stolen