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Suspenden el Clásico Universitario del futbol chileno 

By Owen Galvez
Published in Deportes
May 09, 2023
1 min read
Suspenden el Clásico Universitario del futbol chileno 

The much-anticipated soccer match between the Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, known as the Clásico Universitario, has been suspended indefinitely due to concerns about violent clashes between rival fans. This decision was made by the Chilean Football Federation after consulting with the Chilean National Police. The match was supposed to take place this weekend, but authorities were not confident in their ability to guarantee the safety of players and fans.

This is not the first time that the Clásico Universitario has been suspended due to violence. In fact, incidents of hooliganism have been a problem in Chilean soccer for many years, and several measures have been implemented in an attempt to curb this behavior, such as separating rival fan sections. Unfortunately, these efforts have not been enough to prevent violent confrontations between fans from occurring.

Soccer is a beloved national pastime in Chile, and the suspension of such an important match is sure to disappoint many fans. However, the priority should always be safety, and it is encouraging that the authorities took this step to protect both players and spectators. In the future, more long-term solutions will need to be implemented to address the issue of violence in Chilean soccer.


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