Ex-Universidad de Chile Captain Demands Accountability in "Caso Sartor" Scandal
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Johnny Herrera, a former captain of Universidad de Chile, reacted strongly to the pre-trial detention of Michael Clark, ex-president of the club.
- Clark was detained in connection with the "Caso Sartor" (Sartor Case).
- Herrera demanded that "everyone involved in the systematic robbery" of the club over the past six years be held accountable and "leave the U."
Former Universidad de Chile captain Johnny Herrera has issued a fiery statement following the pre-trial detention of Michael Clark, the club's former president. Clark faces charges related to the "Caso Sartor," a scandal that has rocked the Chilean football club.
Herrera, a legendary figure for the "U," took to Instagram Stories to express his outrage. He declared, "No forgiveness, no forgetting. No! Whoever falls, yes! Let everyone who was involved in the systematic robbery of our beloved club over the last six years fall," he posted. His message conveyed a strong sense of betrayal and a demand for justice.
The former goalkeeper, known as "Samurai Azul," further insisted that all those implicated, including "enablers, accomplices, participants, etc.," must leave the club. The post was accompanied by a video featuring a beer glass with the club's logo and the team's anthem, underscoring his deep connection to Universidad de Chile and his desire to see it free from corruption.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.