The news of the day is not defeat university against Corinthians, but rather the arrest of “U” sports coach Sebastián Avellino at the end of the Copa Sudamericana game for alleged racist acts against Timao fans. Hours later the coach George Fossati He broke his silence and referred to the arrest of his members of the Technical Command.
Speaking to 100% Deporte de Uruguay, the Uruguayan strategist gave details of how Avellino was arrested on the pitch at Neo Quimica Arena. “When we left the game after it was over, a police officer told the teacher Sebastián Avellino to wait a little longer. The situation surprises me, I go back and the policeman explains that he made racist gestures,” he started counting.
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Likewise, Fossati revealed that there were some Timao fans who insulted and spat at the Universitario team, leading to a misinterpretation by Avellino: “Behind the warm-up zone on an unprotected stand were Corinthians fans who were throwing.” You see well out, spit and make gestures. Avellino opens his arms and touches his chest as if to say, “Why aren’t you angry with us?”
The Universitario coach continued to explain how the events came about. “I tell the police officer, ‘It could be anyone but him, and if you don’t know the teacher, you know how human and professional he is.’ The stadium cameras showed nothing.”