Millonarios is finalizing details for what will be the first match of the series once morest Atlético Mineiro for phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores. In the midst of said preparation, ‘the ambassadors’ were notified of a fine filed by Conmebol for actions that occurred in the first leg once morest Universidad Católica for the continental tournament:
The governing body of South American football expressed through a statement the decisions made on the capital team:
“Conmebol resolved:
1st. TO formally WARN Mr. ALBERTO GAMERO MORILLO, for the infringement of article 5.1.11.6 numeral 2) of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 Club Manual. In the event of a new infringement of this nature in CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023, he will be sanctioned according to what sets the Manual.
2nd. IMPOSE MILLONARIOS FÚTBOL CLUB with a fine of USD 5,000 (FIVE THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) for violation of article 12.2 literal c) of the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Code. The amount of this fine will be automatically debited from the amount to be received by the CONMEBOL Club for Television or Sponsorship rights.
IMPOSE MILLONARIOS FÚTBOL CLUB with a WARNING for violation of article 5.1.11.6 numeral 2) of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 Club Manual.
EXPRESSLY WARN MILLONARIOS FÚTBOL CLUB and Mr. ALBERTO GAMERO MORILLO that in the event of reiterating any infringement of sports discipline of the same or similar nature to that which has caused this procedure, the provisions of Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code will apply. of CONMEBOL, and the consequences that might derive from it”.
That said, the fine that was applied to Millionaires has to do with the times and punctuality of the teams when playing a match, since article 5.1.11.6 number 2 contemplates that “If the players of a team appear on the field of play later than the scheduled time for their resumption, or disregarding the indications of the Referee and/or Delegate in this regard, the responsible club and the coach of the team in question will be sanctioned by the CONMEBOL Disciplinary Commission”.
Beyond the financial penalty, Millonarios must continue to focus on playing a good match once morest Atlético Mineiro this Wednesday, March 8, at their stadium and in front of their fans, with the aim of taking advantage of the second leg in Brazil and achieving qualifying for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
