A Newell's Old Boys player had his car set on fire, accompanied by a death threat against the entire team, highlighting escalating violence in Rosario.
In a troubling incident in Rosario, Argentina, an unidentified assailant set fire to the car of Newell’s Old Boys player Facundo Guch, leaving behind a death threat directed at the entire team. This violent act comes just days before a crucial local derby match against Club Atlético Central, ramping up tensions for the team. The attack follows the team's recent 3-0 loss to Banfield in the sixth round of the Apertura tournament, leading to the dismissal of the coaching duo Orsi and Gómez, which has further compounded the team's troubles.
The attack took place shortly after midnight, when the perpetrator approached the team’s hotel in Bella Vista and launched a Molotov cocktail at Guch’s car, which suffered minor damages from the fire. The local media reported that this act is reflective of the growing violence linked to football in the region, a concern that has been increasingly prevalent in Argentine sports culture. The nexus of poor performance and aggressive fan behavior is putting pressure on the team and its management, affecting their public image and stability.
As the club prepares for an important match against their arch-rival Central, the incident raises serious concerns regarding player safety and the broader implications for all teams in the league facing similar threats. The flag with the explicit threat serves as a stark reminder of the hostile environment surrounding Argentine football, which sport officials and clubs have been scrambling to address amidst rising violence in the sport. This development could lead to stronger security protocols or even alter club policies concerning fan interactions and team operations.
