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Maximiliano Salas Denies Intentionally Hitting River Fans With Ball After Viral Clip

The dispute underscores strained ties between River Plate players and supporters.

Overview

  • A circulating video shows Salas grabbing a ball from the sideline and driving it toward the Belgrano Baja stand right after Juan Fernando Quintero’s 2-2 equalizer.
  • TN reports the ball hit a wall near the section, while Diario Uno says it reached fans in the lower stands.
  • Salas later posted that he did not aim at supporters and wrote that he would never disrespect them.
  • Some River fans shouted insults in the stadium and then vented online after the clip spread.
  • The club has not announced any disciplinary action, and River now turns to Gimnasia in the Apertura quarters before facing Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana.