US EditionSoccer-Venezuelan Navarro Reports Xenophobic Remark During Copa Libertadores Clash
- Venezuelan midfielder Miguel Ángel Navarro reported a xenophobic remark by Paraguayan Damian Bobadilla during the Copa Libertadores match at Morumbi stadium on June 25, 2024.
- The incident occurred following Sao Paulo's late goal that secured their 2-1 win over Talleres, which heightened tensions toward the end of the match.
- Navarro claimed Bobadilla called him a "starving Venezuelan," prompting a bitter exchange and Navarro's social media statement condemning mental poverty and xenophobia in football.
- On Wednesday, Bobadilla released a video apology on social media, admitting that he responded poorly in the moment, while the Venezuelan Football Federation has sent the case to FIFA and CONMEBOL for further action.
- The FVF called for exemplary punishment and stronger protocols, stating they will not tolerate attacks violating players and sport spirit, while the Paraguayan FA supports impartial investigation.
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Soccer-Venezuelan Navarro reports xenophobic remark during Copa Libertadores clash
(Reuters) -Talleres' Venezuelan midfielder Miguel Navarro accused Sao Paulo opponent Damian Bobadilla of making a xenophobic remark during their Copa Libertadores match on Tuesday, which the Brazilian side won 2-1. Read full story
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