Rafael Márquez and Carlos Salcido, among others, spoke after the suspension of the game between Querétaro and Atlas
The violent acts on the corregidor provoked reactions in the world of soccer, which manifested itself through social networks with messages of disapproval.
During the 60th minute of the match between Queretaro and Atlas on Date 9 of Closure 2022 from MX Leaguethe game was stopped due to the entry of fans to the field due to a confrontation in the stands.
Minutes later, the entire field was invaded while some clashes were still taking place in the stands.
The teams went to their dressing room, although the goalkeeper of the white roostersWashington Aguerre, stayed on the field of the corregidor trying to calm the fans, who surrounded him to take some pictures with him.
The MX League confirmed that the match would not be resumed and that those responsible for the violent acts will be punished.
In social networks, former players like Rafael Márquez, who made his professional debut and retired with Atlasand Carlos Salcido, as well as the president of the MX LeagueMikel Arriola, spoke about the violent events.
At the time of the suspension of the match, Atlas won the game with a score of 1-0 thanks to a goal by Julio Furch at minute 29 of the first half.
Unfortunate what is happening in Queretaro, shame that this is happening in my country ???????? ♂️
– Rafa Marquez (@RafaMarquezMX) March 6, 2022
How sad it is to see what is happening in the game @Club_Queretaro vs @AtlasFC ????????????????
– carlos salcido (@carlossalcido7) March 6, 2022
The #LigaBBVAMX reports:
Due to the acts of violence in the stands of the La Corregidora stadium, the match between Querétaro and Atlas was suspended.The integrity of the fans and players is the priority.
Soon more information
– Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) March 6, 2022
Inadmissible and unfortunate violence in the Corregidora stadium in Querétaro. Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is priority! We will keep reporting
– Mikel Arriola (@MikelArriolaP) March 6, 2022
The match will not be resumed, we are protecting everyone’s safety
– Mikel Arriola (@MikelArriolaP) March 6, 2022
⌚️ 60′ l @Club_Queretaro 0-1 Atlas FC
The game is stopped due to events in the stands. #GritaXLaPaz
– Atlas FC (@AtlasFC) March 6, 2022
Club América regrets what happened in Querétaro. Football is passion and you live in family. It is sport and the rivalry stays on the field. The priority always has to be the safety of the fans and the teams.#SOMOSAMÉRICA ????
— Club America (@ClubAmerica) March 6, 2022
Several minutes passed since the suspension of the game for the fans to begin to gradually vacate the field of the corregidor.
According to the press officer of QueretaroFelipe Navarrete, the players remained in the locker room for their safety.
“Nobody can go out. It’s not safe to go out,” Navarrete declared for ESPN Digital.
A date for the continuation of the match between white roosters and Queretaro.
Officially the authorities of Queretaro They have not released the number of people injured in the incidents.
