Cruzeiro contact security forces over ‘attacks, threats' towards players after cup exit
Headless mannequins wearing the shirts of Marlon, William and Matheus Pereira — stained in red to resemble blood — were hung days after Cruzeiro's penalty defeat to America MG in the Campeonato Mineiro semi-finals.
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Marlon and William missed their penalties in the shootout defeat while former West Bromwich Albion playmaker Pereira, who did not play in the match, has been linked with a move away from the club.
Cruzeiro, who exited the competition after failing to win any of their most recent five matches, called on authorities to investigate the issue.
A club statement on Monday 'called upon security forces to ensure all necessary measures are taken regarding this matter.'
The club added they condemned the 'threats made against America MG goalkeeper Matheus Mendes', who saved the Marlon and William penalties.
'Episodes like these only expose how much we need to evolve as a society,' Cruzeiro's statement added. 'The club understands and accepts the demands and criticism, but hopes they remain within the realm of sports and never turn into attacks, threats, or offenses, regardless of the team or club.'
Cruzeiro, whose most recent Campeonato Mineiro title came in 2019, have seen rivals Atletico Mineiro win each of the most recent five editions of the tournament.
Last year's defeated Copa Sudamericana finalists Cruzeiro begin their 2025 Brazilian Serie A league campaign on March 28 at home to Mirassol.
This incident mirrors that of January 2023 in Madrid, when a mannequin wearing Vinicius Junior's shirt was hung from the neck from a bridge ahead of a between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
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