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After more than 12 hours since the incidents at Independiente's stadium, the CONMEBOL disciplinary committee has published its ruling.Both Universidad de Chile and Independiente are disqualified from
Independiente vs Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the 48th minute due to security concerns with rival fans clashing in the stands.
After the very serious incidents that are happening around the world, the match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 has been formally "canceled" by Conmebol and both teams are exposed to severe sanctions.
After yesterday's incidents, Nestor Grindetti, president of Independiente, traveled to the CONMEBOL headquarters in Paraguay to present the perspective of the Red team."We have come to recount the
Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving knives, sticks and stun grenades, which left 19 people injured, three
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, spoke about the unfortunate incidents that took place in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana between Atletico Independiente and Universidad de Chile. On Wednesday night,
CONMEBOL condemned fan violence that led to the abandonment of a Copa Sudamericana match, resulting in injuries and arrests. The organization promised firm sanctions as incidents of violence marred the game between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
According to TyC Sports, the theft of an Independiente flag may have sparked the violent clash with Universidad de Chile fans in Avellaneda, leaving over 200 injured and 100 arrested.
Now, the fact is that the governing body of South American football has not yet made the sanction official. However, rumors indicate that both clubs would be eliminated and barred from playing CONMEBOL competitions until 2027.