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Racing plans to fine Alfonso Espino after gesture to fans
Racing plans to fine Alfonso Espino after the defender made a provocative gesture toward fans following a 1-1 draw with Independiente at Racing’s stadium.
As players left the field amid boos and insults, Espino lifted his shirt and showed his stomach after fans had called him fat during warm-ups.
The club has not announced the fine amount or formally confirmed the disciplinary decision.
The Uruguay international joined Racing in July 2026, but has played only three Clausura matches, with two starts, and made one assist in the Copa Argentina.
Racing’s poor season has angered supporters: with three regular-season games left, the team is 13th of 15 in its group and faces a difficult path to the playoffs, which include the top eight.
The club’s response is expected to be a financial penalty, but no further details are given.
Racing plans to impose a financial sanction on Alfonso Espino for his reaction to fans after the 1-1 draw with Independiente.
The club has not announced the amount or formally confirmed the disciplinary decision.
Espino lifted his shirt and showed his stomach to the stands as players left the field amid whistles and insults.
The gesture followed fans calling him “fat” while he was warming up.
Racing supporters were also angry about the team’s results and its difficult path to qualifying for the playoffs.
- Who
- Racing plans to fine left-back Alfonso Espino.
- What
- The club plans a financial sanction over his gesture toward fans. The amount has not been announced.
- When
- After Racing’s 1-1 draw with Independiente; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- At the Cilindro, Racing’s stadium.
- Why
- Espino lifted his shirt and showed his stomach to fans after they had insulted him.
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Fans called Espino “fat” while he was warming up.
As players left the field amid whistles and insults, Espino lifted his shirt and showed his stomach to the stands.
Olé reported that Racing’s leadership planned to impose a financial sanction, without announcing an amount.
- Planned sanction
- Financial; amount not announced
- Match
- Racing 1-1 Independiente
- Gesture
- Espino lifted his shirt and showed his stomach to the stands
- Club president
- Diego Milito
- Espino’s arrival at Racing
- July 2026
What people are saying
fat