The incident occurred during Corinthians' Copa Libertadores match against Rosario on Thursday night. According to L'Équipe Football, Hugo Souza claimed to have been a victim of racist insults from the Argentine supporters. The Brazilian goalkeeper immediately sought the assistance of the referee, who followed the protocol for racist incidents.
Corinthians has requested an investigation to identify the authors of the racist comments. This is not the first time the club has spoken out against racism. In April, they announced that they would be removing the seat of a supporter who had made racist comments during a match against Palmeiras. The club also launched a social media campaign to raise awareness about racism.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in football. Corinthians' decision to speak out against the racist insults demonstrates their commitment to tackling this problem. The club's actions serve as a reminder that racism has no place in the sport.
Corinthians will continue to push for an investigation into the incident, with the aim of identifying those responsible for the racist comments.