Last Tuesday there was a very tense night at the National Stadium. Not only because of Peru’s defeat at the hands of Argentina (0-2) due to the Qualifiers 2026, but also because of how the fans acted, with several entering the venue in the final minutes of the complementary stage. The particular fact that caught attention during that moment was the image of Pedro Gallese taking the cell phone from one of them and throwing it away, something that generated divided opinions on social networks. One of those who was against was the journalist Martin Libermanwho harshly criticized the goalkeeper of the Peruvian National Team.
The Argentinian used his X account (formerly Twitter) to demonstrate against what the national team did, considering that the ‘Blanquirroja’ players should give back the enthusiasm to the fans and not quite the opposite. Likewise, he suggested a public apology and the replacement of the cell phone to the fan who entered the stadium with the intention of taking a photo with Lionel Messi.
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“Very bad Gallese. In any case, the team must give people back their enthusiasm. By what right did he steal the fan’s cell phone? He stripped him of his belongings. Inadmissible. He should apologize now and give her a cell phone back. The fan is not to blame, PedroLiberman wrote.
As expected, Martín’s comment polarized the Internet users of the aforementioned social network. Some considered that he was being very harsh with Gallese and what he did was justified by the possible sanction that he could receive at the National Stadium for that massive invasion, while others supported them and asked ‘Octopus’ for greater emotional control.
“Gallese has only one function there: save. He is neither a police officer nor a security guard. It’s a shame for him to take out his frustration on a civilian. It is justice that should decide, not the captain stealing and throwing his cell phone at him. Shameful proceeding. ask for forgiveness“added the communicator born in Buenos Aires.
On the other hand, yesterday Wednesday, when he was about to embark to the United States to resume work with Orlando City, the 33-year-old goalkeeper made his defense in response to questions from the media in the hallways of the Jorge Chávez International Airport. “My action was more because they disrespected the colors of our country“, held.
“They got carried away by the joy of seeing the best in the world and they don’t know that they can harm the Peruvian National Team, because they can close the stadium and cause the true fans to no longer go.“said one of the captains of the team led by Juan Reynoso.
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What will be Peru’s next games?
After their last 0-2 defeat against Argentina, the Peruvian National Team will play again next month when he visits Bolivia for date 5 of the 2026 Qualifiers. This match is scheduled for Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm (in Peruvian time and one more hour in Bolivian territory), it will be played at the Hernando Siles stadium (La Paz) and It will be broadcast throughout Peru on the television signals of América TV, ATV and Movistar Deportes.
Subsequently, completing the last double date of 2023 – the South American Qualifiers will not be played again until September 2024, after the Copa América of that year –, the ‘Blanquirroja’ will receive Venezuela for the sixth day. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00 pm (in Peruvian time and one more hour in Venezuelan territory), it will take place at the National Stadium and will also be broadcast in our country on the aforementioned channels.
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