Peruvian Physical Trainer Arrested for Alleged Racist Gestures
Lima, July 22, 2023
After the first leg play-off match between Universitario de Deportes and Corinthians for the Copa Sudamericana tournament, held at Neo Química Arena in Sao Paulo, the Peruvian team's physical trainer, Sebastián Avellino, was arrested by the Brazilian police.
The reason for the arrest is that the member of the coaching staff of Universitario de Deportes was accused of making alleged racist gestures towards the Corinthians' fans.
Brazilian media reported that Avellino imitated a monkey towards the Timão fans at the end of the match.
In the match, the Peruvian team lost 1-0 against the Paulista team. After the incident, Avellino was escorted by a large number of police officers to give his statement.