Rosario Central have moved to pre-emptively address fan behaviour ahead of their Copa Libertadores match at home. The club issued a message to supporters, stressing the importance of responsible conduct to avoid penalties. This comes before their match against Independiente del Valle.
Club Emphasises Respect and Outlines Prohibited Actions
The message to fans is clear: support the team, but stay within the rules. Club officials know the home crowd’s passion is a major advantage, but any misstep could be costly. Rosario Central is focusing on conduct during the group stage matches, encouraging fans to enjoy the competition responsibly.
The club specifically highlighted prohibited actions during CONMEBOL organised matches. These include using pyrotechnics, throwing objects onto the pitch, using laser pointers, climbing fences, scaling TV structures, and invading the field. The club also stressed the importance of avoiding aggression towards the visiting delegation and any form of discriminatory behaviour.
Consequences of Misconduct
The club insisted that the aim is to ensure the match proceeds smoothly. Central have recent history of sporting punishments, and the management wants to avoid a repeat in a competition where every detail matters.
The video message also emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour. CONMEBOL’s financial penalties are substantial and directly affect the club, a point the institution is keen to make clear to fans attending the game.
Fans need to be aware that any breach of the rules will impact not only Rosario Central but also the fans involved. Individual penalties include expulsion from the stadium, bans from future matches, suspension of membership, and even restrictions on attending mass events for an extended period.
Potential Sanctions for the Club
The range of punishments at the institutional level is also broad. These range from significant financial fines to the possibility of playing behind closed doors, partial stadium closures, change of venue, or points deductions. In more severe cases, regulations even allow for restrictions on registering players or exclusion from the tournament.
- Financial Fines
- Playing Behind Closed Doors
- Points Deductions
Meanwhile, Jorge Almirón’s team is preparing for their home debut against Independiente del Valle in the first round of Group H. Central are coming off the back of a win in the domestic league and are hoping to make a strong start on the continental stage.
The Ecuadorian team arrive in Rosario looking to upset the home side.