Venezuela federation criticises police after World Cup qualifier in Peru
1 year, 1 month ago

Venezuela federation criticises police after World Cup qualifier in Peru

The Hindu  

The Venezuelan Football Federation on Wednesday condemned the treatment of one of its national team’s players by Peruvian police following a World Cup qualifier. Venezuela player Nahuel Ferraresi told local media that the fingers on his left hand were injured by a baton-wielding Peruvian police officer who hit him twice as he tried to approach Venezuelan fans in the stands after the match. “Our federation will not tolerate, in or outside of Venezuela’s borders, any degrading treatment toward our players, coaching staff or fans,” the FVF said in a statement, adding it “energetically condemned aggressions, both verbal and physical.” The federation also criticised migration compliance checks it said Venezuelan fans were subjected to in order to enter the stadium. The FVF also said on social media that its team’s flight was awaiting authorisation to refuel to leave Lima.

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The Hindu  

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