Conmebol opens process to investigate Fluminense for violent actions by fans in the Libertadores

Fluminense is required to present their defense by 6 pm Brasília time on the 21st.

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2023-11-20 13:09:24

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In the wake of the Conmebol Libertadores final, Boca Juniors took action against Fluminense, citing unsettling incidents involving their fans. The Argentine club meticulously compiled videos, photos, and reports, showcasing altercations and expressing concern over the treatment of Boca supporters by the Brazilian police.

These incidents unfolded on October 30th and November 2nd in the Copacabana region, with the final confrontation occurring on November 4th at Maracanã. Fluminense faces nine allegations, predominantly centered around aggressive behavior towards rival fans. Potential repercussions range from warnings and rebukes to fines, prize withdrawals, title forfeiture, and even community service.

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Fluminense is required to present their defense by 6 pm Brasília time on the 21st. Boca’s evidence dossier includes reports of threats from Fluminense supporters, videos portraying the clashes on Copacabana beach framed as an “ambush,” and disturbing instances of police using pepper spray on fans not posing any threat.

Under what law does Boca Juniors base their case against Fluminense?

The case against Fluminense is backed up under Article 11 and 12 of the Conmebol Disciplinary Code. Article 11 emphasizes principles of conduct, citing actions such as violating acceptable behavior standards, using sporting events for extra-sporting purposes, behaving in ways that could discredit football or CONMEBOL, and engaging in violence or aggression.

Article 12 addresses order and safety in matches, detailing disciplinary sanctions for Member Associations and clubs due to inappropriate fan behavior, including conveying inappropriate messages, causing damage, participating in collective aggression or riots, and any other lack of order or discipline in and around the stadium during a game.