Sporting Cristal Fans' Protest Turns Violent in Miraflores

Sporting Cristal Fans Clash with Police in Protest Outside AGREF Offices in Miraflores, Peru Miraflores, Peru – On June 6th, 2025, a protest by Sporting Cristal supporters outside the offices of AGREF in Miraflores escalated into a violent clash. The demonstration, initially focused on the fans' demand for club owner Joel Raffo to sell the team, quickly turned chaotic as large numbers of protestors forced their way into the AGREF building. The video footage shows a large group of people, many wearing the team's colors, running through the streets and up the stairs into the building. Shouts of "Police!" are clearly heard throughout the video, highlighting the escalating tension. One eyewitness, a local resident who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "It was terrifying. The protest started peacefully, but then it just exploded into violence. I've never seen anything like it." Adding to the complexity of the situation, protestors were seen holding signs featuring images of Romina Antonizzi and Carlos Gonzales. These signs labeled Antonizzi as "Complice" (accomplice) and Gonzales as "Culpable" (guilty), suggesting accusations of involvement in the club's management that has angered the fans. The protest highlights the deep unrest among Sporting Cristal supporters and raises questions about the club's leadership. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the events that transpired and the motivations behind the protestors' actions.