The journalist called for greater intervention from the South American organization after Godoy Cruz fans suffered repression in Brazil during the minute of silence for 'racism'
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The Copa Libertadores night at the Cilindro de Avellaneda featured not only Racing, which achieved a dramatic qualification against Peñarol, but also Mariano Closs, who was responsible for narrating the match for ESPN. His style, full of emotion, became a trend on social media again, but this time not only because of the outcome of the match, but also due to a strong message directed at CONMEBOL.
While referee Wilmar Roldán began the minute of silence promoted by the organization against racismand discrimination, Closs took the opportunity to express his discomfort: "I believe that what happened in Brazil the other day, in the match where Godoy Cruz's supporters were cruelly punished by the Brazilian police, I understand that CONMEBOL also has to intervene in that."
The commentator expanded on his complaint and addressed South American leadership directly: "I understand racism, discrimination, violence, every phenomenon. But please, intervention must be different, not just with this photo."
La Policía de Brasil atacó a los hinchas de Godoy Cruz
The background: the repression of Godoy Cruz supporters
Closs's words referred to what happened last Thursday in Belo Horizonte, where Godoy Cruz visited Atlético Mineiro for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. After the Mendoza team's 2-1 defeat, the local police entered the away section violently to evict the supporters.
The operation left injured and detained individuals, as well as images of extreme brutality that spread across social media. One of Tomba's supporters even had to undergo surgery for a foot fracture as a result of the blows received.
Asi quedó el pie del hincha de Godoy Cruz
Meanwhile, in Brazil, they argued that the repression occurred in response to alleged racist insults from the visiting fans, while in Argentina, they denounced excessive abuse of police force.
In that context, Closs called on CONMEBOL to play a more active role in guaranteeing the safety and respect of South American supporters who travel to support their teams in international tournaments.
