In a publication shared by Conmebol, in which the Fluminense full-back appears, comments with monkey and banana emojis were sent
The side of Fluminense, Marcelowas the victim of racist comments in a post shared by Conmebol on your social networks about the big decision of Libertadoreswhich takes place this Saturday, 4th, between the tricolor carioca and the Boca Juniors. Fans responded to the post with monkey and banana emojis.
Earlier this week, a publication made by the Fluminense page was also the target of the same type of content, being attacked by Argentines. Boca Juniors issued a statement advising Xeneizes who are in Brazil to avoid racist gestures and chants, warning that it is a serious crime with a prison sentence of up to five years.
Marcelo is the target of racist insults in a Conmebol post.#Half an hour#Marcelo#Conmebol#Racismhttps://t.co/beOjrf8a6F
— Jornal Meia Hora (@meiahora) November 3, 2023
The episodes of racism are being used by Fluminense fans as a justification for the conflicts that are being recorded in the Rio de Janeiro. Some Argentine and Brazilian fans were involved in a disturbance on the beach in Copacabanacausing Conmebol to call a meeting in order to even discuss a postponement and change in the location of the match.
Source: sportbuzz
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