Cosmopolitan refuses to take over Boca Juniors by giving him the Libertadores Cup

The South American Football Confederation (CAF) said that it had rejected Boca Juniors' appeal for the Libertadores Cup because of a riot by supporters of River Plate, resulting in a riots. cancellation of the final phase and its transfer to Madrid.

"The union's Appeals Committee upheld the Discipline Committee's decision on November 29 and rejected Boca's request," the union said in a statement.

The decision was expected but Boca said he would appeal to the arbitration court.

Reuters could not get a comment from Boca.

Boca asked for the final leg of the final.

Both teams were tied 2-2 at Pomponera Stadium on November 11th.

The Bucca bus was attacked by fans of the river in front of Monumental Stadium before the return match scheduled for November 24, causing several injuries and the cancellation of the confrontation.

The violence forced the Confederates to move the crucial match to Madrid, which will take place Sunday in Santiago Bernabeu to determine the winner of the title.

Boca, in his appeal, invoked another similar incident between the two teams three years ago, which ended in his exclusion from the Libertadores Cup after his fans attacked River players with pepper spray. after the break of the first half.