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Referee removes striker's son from pitchside for 'fooling around'
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Referee removes striker's son from pitchside for 'fooling around'

From Cooperativa · (18m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bautista Correa, son of Colo Colo forward Javier Correa, was removed from the sidelines during a match for "fooling around."
  • The fourth official, Juan Lara Luco, asked the young ball boy to leave the area near the bench.
  • Javier Correa confirmed his son was removed for "fooling around" and exhibiting "antics" learned at Estudiantes, such as hiding the ball.

In a peculiar turn of events during Colo Colo's 3-1 victory over Coquimbo Unido, the spotlight briefly shifted from the goals scored by Javier Correa to the actions of his son, Bautista. The young ball boy, who had the unique experience of celebrating goals with his father on the field, was removed from his duties by the officiating crew.

According to reports, the fourth official, Juan Lara Luco, made the decision to escort Bautista away from the sideline due to his "fooling around." Javier Correa himself corroborated this, explaining that his son was exhibiting "antics" he had picked up during his time at Estudiantes, specifically mentioning the act of hiding the ball.

While the incident might seem minor, it highlights a moment of youthful exuberance clashing with the strict environment of professional football. The decision to remove Bautista, though perhaps necessary for maintaining order, also serves as a reminder of the intense scrutiny under which players and their families operate within the sport. It's a story that, while perhaps amusing, also touches on the unique pressures and experiences of being associated with a high-profile football club.

lo sacรณ porque estaba haciendo boludeces. Estaba con las maรฑitas que aprendiรณ en Estudiantes, escondiendo la pelota, y lo sacaron

โ€” Javier CorreaJavier Correa explained that the fourth official removed his son because he was 'fooling around' and exhibiting 'antics' learned at Estudiantes, such as hiding the ball.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.