The league's president added that Queretaro's Estadio Corregidora will be suspended from holding games until the disciplinary committee hands out possible sanctions.Ī potential disaffiliation from Liga MX for Queretaro isn't ruled out either. Later on Sunday, Arriola announced in a press conference that until further notice, away supporters' groups will no longer be allowed in Liga MX matches. Arriola then visited the Queretaro hospital where the victims from Saturday's incident are being cared for. Liga MX representatives, led by Arriola, met with Kuri after the news conference. Three have already been discharged and three remain in critical condition. In a news conference on Sunday, Queretaro governor Mauricio Kuri said that 26 people in total required medical attention, 24 men and two women. Liga MX's disciplinary committee also announced that they have started an investigation into the matter and will wait for more information to come through. Liga MX president Mikel Arriola called the violence "inadmissible" and promised there would be "exemplary punishments" doled out for those responsible before confirming that the remaining Liga MX matches for the weekend would not be played.įollowing the suspension of the game, the state of Queretaro's Civil Protection Coordination confirmed that 22 people had been injured, and nine people taken to the hospital - two of which are in critical condition. Reuters could not independently verify the footage, which was also shown by local television channels. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed people being beaten, kicked and dragged while others had been left lying on the ground, covered in blood, in what appeared to be the seating area of the stadium. After hundreds of fans continued to flood the field of play, Guerrero halted the game for good. However, the violence continued to spread across the upper bowl of the stadium, which hosted World Cup games in 1986. Guerrero suspended the match initially in hopes order would be restored. With the score at 1-0 in favor of Atlas, referee Fernando Guerrero stopped the game as more fans began to seek safety on the field. Saturday's Liga MX match between Queretaro and Atlas was suspended following scenes of violence in the stands that spilled onto the pitch of the Estadio Corregidora in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico.ĭuring the 63rd minute of the match, fans sprinted onto the field to avoid fights that had broken out between supporters of the rival teams. Several injured during fan brawl at Liga MX game between Atlas, Queretaro You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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