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Sound bombs and firecrackers.. A video of a match that angers a Latin head of state

May 2, 2023

The Chilean Football Federation said it would set a new date for the match without spectators and also requested a meeting with the president to take further steps to combat violence and hooliganism.

<p class=””>”We will not allow a small group of outlaws to take over the stadiums at the expense of the vast majority who will watch the matches in peace and joy,” wrote Boric, who supports Universidad Católica. , on Twitter. <p>”We join our voice to that of the President of the Republic so that those involved in these events receive the most severe penalties, and we ask for his support in combating acts of violence whose perpetrators remain unpunished because of the regulations in force. vigor. this issue requires collective action from all sectors,” the Chilean Confederation said in a statement. <p>The Chilean Confederation will also call for an urgent meeting of all elements of football in the country to strengthen security and toughen penalties for acts of violence in stadiums.

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