Corinthians goalkeeper reports racist abuse from Rosario Central fans

Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza has spoken out after allegedly being subjected to racist insults by fans of Rosario Central during their Copa Libertadores match. The incident occurred at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, where Souza reported the abuse to the referee.

Acting swiftly on Souza's report, the match official immediately activated the anti-racism protocol established by CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation. This protocol is designed to address and combat racist behavior during football matches.

Following the game, a visibly frustrated Souza expressed his dismay at the recurring nature of such incidents. "The only thing I can do is inform the referee and talk to him. Unfortunately, this happens frequently," he stated. "What we can do is maintain concentration and hope that this changes."

In response to the gravity of the situation, the Brazilian club Corinthians released an official statement strongly condemning the racist attacks. The club demanded a formal investigation to identify and impose appropriate sanctions on the fans involved in the discriminatory acts, emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy towards racism in sports.

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The only thing I can do is inform the referee and talk to him. Unfortunately, this happens frequently. What we can do is maintain concentration and hope that this changes.