Peru vs Argentina Match: Pedro Gallese Throws Fan's Phone
When the match between Peru and Argentina was about to end, local fans invaded the Estadio Nacional field to take a photo with Lionel Messi. However, Peru's goalkeeper Pedro Gallese lost his patience and ended up throwing one of the fan's cell phones.
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The Peruvian national team goalkeeper talked about his controversial action. Pedro Gallese indicated that the fans were excited to see the current world champion, but by entering the field of play, the national team could receive harsh sanctions.
Later, the former Alianza Lima goalkeeper expressed that he threw away the fan's cell phone who asked Lionel Messi for a photo because he felt that he disrespected the Peruvian team.
Video: When Gallese throws the fan's cell phone.
"The fans were carried away by seeing the world champion, but they do not know that they can harm us because they can close the stadium for us. Yesterday, they did not come to support. My reaction (of throwing the cell phone) is because I felt that they disrespected our colors," he explained.
What sanction can Peru receive for the fans' entry to the field?
According to Líbero, the sanction that Peru would receive for the unauthorized entry of fans onto the field, by Conmebol, are: heavy economic fines, reduction of capacity, or closure of stands.
Fan whose cell phone Gallese threw appears
A day after the controversy, the Peruvian fan who entered the field and ended up without a phone, as Pedro Gallese took it and threw it into the stands, has appeared. This citizen stated that he could file a complaint against the Peruvian national team's goalkeeper.