Tiago Leifert recognizes error when talking about fan, but receives criticism

This Monday, the 10th, Tiago Leifert commented on what happened in the Allianz Parquelast Saturday, 8. In confusion among supporters of palm trees It is Flamengo, Gabriela Anellia supporter of the São Paulo club, was hit by a glass bottle on her neck, causing complications and, subsequently, her death.

In his first statement, the former Globo presenter said that the fan was at gate A, where only the home fans can access the match. However, it was later confirmed that Gabriela was in front of gate D, in the access to visiting fans, when she was hit by the shards of the bottle.

“I apologize, she was not in the A-gate clash, which happened during the game, and it was ugly. But she had already been hit, she was hit before the start of the game, near gate D. So I apologize”, said Tiago Leifert. Afterwards, the journalist opened the game about the organized supporters, as explained in the video above.

“We need conversations about what is happening in the stadiums”, he stated. Thus, Leifert went on to say that he was not spreading fake news, just that the information given was wrong. The journalist made it clear that Gabriela was part of an organized crowd, which does not change the fact of the tragedy that happened, but he made reservations.

“Unfortunately, today, those who belong to organized (fans) take a risk. Those who, today, belong to organized supporters, assume a risk. An organized group that goes to the stadium assumes a risk. An organized group that goes to another stadium, today, assumes a risk. All the conflicts and confrontations that happen, all the tragedies that happen, are organized. All of them. And that’s what we need to talk about”said Tiago Leifert.