Independiente bans 25 club members following last week’s brawl
Argentine football club Independiente announced on Monday that it has banned 25 club members (known in Argentina as socios) following the brawl that led to two Universidad de Chile fans being hospitalized.
The club confirmed that they have been working alongside the Buenos Aires Province Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport in order to identify those involved in the riot.
“We’ve identified 25 of the criminals who participated in the violent events that took place in our stadium during last Wednesday’s match,” read the communiqué released by the club. It adds that security forces are working to apprehend those responsible and that the club will “collaborate in whatever way necessary to ensure that everyone of........
© Buenos Aires Herald
