:strip_icc()/s01.video.glbimg.com/x720/9704380.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "After a fight in Mineirão, Police escort members of Boca Juniors to testify at the police station | liberators")
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The delegation runs the risk of missing the flight, previously scheduled to return to Argentina, this Wednesday morning.
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According to information from the Military Police, the departure delegate was attacked during the confusion. Eight members of Boca, according to the PM, will be liable for bodily injury, aggression and depredation of public property. Preliminarily, those identified are:
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Goalkeeper Javier Garcia, defenders Carlos Zambrano, Carlos Izquierdoz and Marcos Rojo, forward Sebastián Villa, goalkeeper coach Fernando Gayoso, assistant Leandro Somoza and manager Raul Cascin
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Members of Boca Junior are taken to the police station in Belo Horizonte — Photo: Guilherme Frossard
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Another member of Boca’s board, Jorge Bermúdez, was also seen during the riot in Mineirão. The Boca Juniors delegation was escorted by Military Police vehicles to the police station. A representative from the Argentine consulate also monitors the procedure.
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Boca Juniors delegation is escorted in Mineirão — Photo: Fred Ribeiro
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Initially, the Military Police of Minas Gerais proposed that only identified members be taken to the police station, with the rest being escorted to the airport. However, Boca’s coach, Miguel Ángel Russo, said that Boca would only leave Brazil with all its members.
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At the police station, there are also members of security and logistics from Atlético-MG to give statements. They have not yet been identified. All will be released.
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It started right after Atlético-MG’s victory, on penalties, over Boca Juniors. With the triumph, Galo reached the quarterfinals. On the way to the locker room, players from the Argentine team clashed with security from Atlético-MG and the stadium. Then, a general fight started in the accesses to the locker rooms, also involving officials and players of the two clubs.
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Boca Juniors players take on Atlético-MG
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On the part of the Boca delegation, protection fences and even a drinking fountain were launched towards the security guards. The president of Atlético-MG, Sérgio Coelho, was caught throwing water bottles towards Argentine team players.
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To end the clash, the Military Police used pepper spray to disperse players and commission members. Some Boca Juniors athletes were caught feeling bad after inhaling the gas and returning to the Mineirão lawn to escape the effects.
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