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The dissident sector of Racing's supporters group is asking Milito to return to the Cilindro.

'Racing's family' asserts its right of entry and denounces another group's control over Academia's stadium

A dissident sector of the barra brava of Racing, which calls itself "La familia de Racing", submitted a letter to the club's management, led by Diego Milito, requesting authorization to re-enter the Cilindro de Avellaneda.

In the letter, this group defines itself as "a new concept" that brings together about 400 members, all of whom are active members who keep their dues up to date, including members from different categories, such as lifetime members. They also clarify that they have no "union or political affiliations of any kind."

Racing Club fans cheer in the stands wearing sky blue and white jerseys, waving flags and hats under the sun.
The group asserts that they have no political or union affiliations | La Derecha Diario

The text highlights that the group "rejects any form of violence and fear that could affect the fans' experience", and reports that currently "a group of people has taken control of the stadium and decides who can enter and where they can go, which we consider unacceptable."

Finally, "La familia de Racing" concludes the letter by assuring that it will exhaust "all legal means to be able to enter the stadium, without harming anyone", seeking to recover a space that, according to them, was arbitrarily restricted by the sector that currently dominates the stands.

The full statement

Letter addressed to the Board of Directors of Racing Club de Avellaneda and its members, in which the group
The message from "La Familia de Racing" | La Derecha Diario

When Racing plays again

After its defeat in the opening match of the Torneo Clausura against Barracas Central by 1 to 0, La Academia will have to travel to Córdoba to face Belgrano on Sunday, July 20. Gustavo Costas's team will return to the Cilindro to host Estudiantes on Saturday, the 26th for the third round.

Meanwhile, on the international stage, the Avellaneda side will visit Peñarol on Tuesday, August 12 for the Copa Libertadores, a match that takes place right after the clásico with Boca.

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