On Wednesday night, soccer experienced one of its most troubling moments after disturbing and emotional incidents took place during the CONMEBOL Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile. FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed the situation publicly.

Through social media, Infantino released a statement in response to the events in Argentina, which left a significant scar on the sport and served as a reminder of what must never happen again.

Infantino stressed that such scenes have no place in soccer, emphasizing that the game must remain a space of respect, integrity, and passion for competition — not violence. He acknowledged the gravity of the situation and called for unity within the global soccer community to ensure these actions are not repeated.

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