Argentine soccer players detained in Brazil

Brazilian authorities have detained four Argentine soccer players following allegations of racism during the Ladies Cup tournament. 

The players, from River Plate, allegedly directed racist remarks and gestures towards Gremio players and officials. River Plate has been suspended from the tournament for two years over the incident.

The Sao Paulo Public Security Department announced the decision to detain Candela Diaz, Camila Duarte, Juana Cangaro, and Milagros Diaz, preventing them from leaving Brazil. In footage shared across social media, Candela Diaz appears to mimic a monkey off-camera, further fueling the allegations.

Gremio released a statement describing how their players defended a ball boy and were reciprocally subjected to racial abuse. The Ladies Cup—the tournament aimed at promoting women's soccer—has eliminated River Plate and barred them for two years. River Plate condemned the behaviour of their players, pledging disciplinary actions.