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New York Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Colo-Colo handed 10-game supporter ban after fan deaths before Copa Libertadores tie
Chilean soccer club Colo-Colo must play five home matches in continental competition without fans and will also not be allowed supporters for the next five away matches. The bans were confirmed by CONMEBOL, the organising body of the Copa Libertadores, after two teenage fans were killed in a crush ahead of a Copa Libertadores match last month. Advertisement Local police confirmed the deaths of an 18-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy following a confrontation between supporters and police ahead of Colo-Colo's tie against Brazilian side Fortaleza on April 10. Police general Alex Bahamondes told TVN that the perimeter fence of the stadium had become surrounded by 'approximately 150 fans' ahead of the game. Colo-Colo's league derby match against Universidad de Chile, which had been scheduled to take place three days after that tie, was postponed as a mark of respect. Prosecutor Francisco Morales, via Chilean media outlet Emol, said that an investigation has commenced into whether a police car was involved in the deaths. Despite the incidents ahead of the match, the game kicked off and proceeded normally until its suspension in the 72nd minute, when a group of Colo-Colo fans invaded the pitch amid the situation. CONMEBOL have awarded Fortaleza a 3-0 victory for the match, which was scoreless when it was abandoned, alongside sanctioning Colo-Colo supporters for a further 10 matches. O Fortaleza Esporte Clube informa que, por decisão oficial da CONMEBOL, foi declarado vencedor da partida contra o Colo-Colo pelo placar de 3×0, em decorrência dos atos de violência praticados pela torcida adversária na partida realizada no Chile. Agradecemos à CBF pelo apoio… — Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@FortalezaEC) April 30, 2025 The first of the five-match home stadium ban has already been served, as the Santiago-based club drew 1-1 at home to Racing Club of Argentina in their Copa Libertadores group stage match on April 23. Colo-Colo's only remaining home group game is scheduled against Atletico Bucaramanga on May 30, preceded by trips to Fortaleza and Racing Club — for which they will be unable to bring away supporters. The Chilean club are bottom of the group on two points, two behind third-place Fortaleza and Racing Club, with Atletico Bucaramanga leaders on five points. Colo-Colo have also been fined $80,000 (£60,000) for the episode.
Saudi Gazette
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Teenagers die as fans and police clash in Chile
SANTIAGO — Two teenagers died following a confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo's game against Brazilian side Fortaleza in the Copa Libertadores. The deaths occurred following fighting after police blocked about 100 fans as they tried to enter the Monumental Stadium in Santiago. "What is known is that one of the fences crushed these two and an investigation is under way into whether a police car was involved in the death," said local prosecutor Francisco Morales. Local media have said the victims were aged 13 and 18. Police general Alex Bahamondes said a police officer had been charged in the case and that "statements are being taken regarding the events". The group match in the Copa Libertadores did start but was later canceled. South American football's governing body Conmebol said it "deeply regrets the death of two fans near the Monumental Stadium". In a statement, the body expressed its "deepest condolences to their families and loved ones" and said "all information regarding the events that occurred inside and outside the stadium" will be sent to its disciplinary committee. — BBC
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Teenagers die as fans and police clash in Chile
Two teenagers died following confrontation between fans and police before Chilean club Colo Colo's game against Brazilian side Fortaleza in the Copa deaths occurred following fighting after police blocked about 100 fans as they tried to enter the Monumental Stadium in Santiago."What is known is that one of the fences crushed these two and an investigation is under way into whether a police car was involved in the death," said local prosecutor Francisco media have said the victims were aged 13 and general Alex Bahamondes said a police officer had been charged in the case and that "statements are being taken regarding the events".The group match in the Copa Libertadores did start but was later American football's governing body Conmebol said it "deeply regrets the death of two fans near the Monumental Stadium".In a statement, the body expressed its "deepest condolences to their families and loved ones" and said "all information regarding the events that occurred inside and outside the stadium" will be sent to its disciplinary committee.
