Xenophobia Accusation Rocks Copa Libertadores Match

São Paulo footballer Damián Bobadilla is under investigation for allegedly shouting a xenophobic insult at Venezuelan player Miguel Navarro during a Copa Libertadores match at the Morumbi stadium. The incident, which occurred after São Paulo scored their second goal, led to a four-minute stoppage in play. Navarro, visibly upset, reported the incident to the referee, who claimed not to have heard anything. Navarro later posted on social media, stating, "I will fight against prejudice." Bobadilla has yet to comment on the accusations. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of xenophobia in football and underscores the importance of addressing hate speech in sports.