Shortly after América raised its voice over the behavior of the Chivas fans at the Akron Stadium, because the stands dedicated racist insults to their forward Julian Quiñones during the National Classic in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cupthe confederation that organizes the tournament released a statement condemning this behavior.
Three days after the game, and two after the video showing the behavior of the fans went viral, the Concacaf He expressed his position through a statement.
“Concacaf is extremely concerned about the video circulating on social networks of the round of 16 match of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup between CD Guadalajara and the America club. “The Confederation will carry out a full investigation of all evidence, which includes obtaining statements from both clubs and match officials,” the body mentions in the letter.
“Concacaf condemns any act of racism in our sport and society. Passionate support should never include discrimination. What’s wrong is wrong“Concacaf added.
What happened at Akron Stadium with Julián Quiñones?
During last Wednesday’s game, a section of the fans who came to Akron Stadium to watch the game repeatedly made monkey noises every time the naturalized Mexican Colombian forward approached the area where the Akron fans were. local team that lost 0-3 that night.
What did America say after the fact?
The Coapa club also sent a statement regretting, condemning the attitude of these fans and reiterating its support for its player.
“We strongly condemn the acts of racism carried out during the Champions Cup match against our player Julián Quiñones, to whom we express our broadest support and solidarity,”
What did Julián Quiñones say after the racist attack?
In the conference after the game, the azulcrema striker downplayed the events; He simply limited himself to saying that in that sense he identified with America, since like the team he also aroused animosity among his detractors, alluding to the famous slogan of the Águilas: “Hate me more.”
Chivas and América will face each other again next Wednesday, only this time the duel will be at the Azteca Stadium, where the round of 16 series of the Concacaf tournament will close. The home team is the favorite to win the pass, since they have a three-goal advantage.
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