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The experience of being able to cut the hair of Chilean stars like Vidal, Vargas and Medell, in and of itself, was already exciting for hairstylist Luis Fernando, better known as “Zeus,” according to the website for the salon he works for. However, what he did not imagine was that this visit to the hotel where the Chilean team is staying in Cuiabá (MT) would become world news and cause a lot of controversy.
This is because the pro was not on the list of people released to get access to players, so what did he do with him Break the health bubble set by Conmebol, Organizer America’s Cup. As a result, a fine of 15,000 US dollars (about 76,000 Brazilian reais) was imposed on the Chilean federation, which in turn, in an official note, admitted to the ring and informed that it would fine the participating players.
Luis Fernando, based in the capital of Mato Grosso, arrived in the center of Chile via Rafael Java, the Chilean midfielder. cuiaba, who was forwarded by Vargas, an athlete from Atletico MG.
In quick contact with UOL Sports Still somewhat afraid of the repercussions, the hairdresser confirmed that he had taken a PCR test before going to the hotel and had given a negative result for covid-19.
Later, after becoming more familiar with what was going on, Luis Fernandez relaxed in his posts on Instagram “stories” and refrained from any kind of blame for the rupture of the sewage bubble in Chile.
Even hairstylist Luis Fernando, better known as “Zeus,” got Vidal’s post on social media after the Chilean story.
Photo: Playback / Instagram
“I’m still trying to understand. The guys were fined for my service there at the hotel. In this case, it’s not my fault, but the Chileans think I’m to blame, they keep texting me, but so far,” he said in the recording, using slang to express about their ability to continue discussing the issue as they wish. m I don’t understand anything and I don’t contact him.
In another post, he once again confirmed that he had undergone a PCR test and that he had adopted all health safety protocols while at the hotel.
“Yes, I did a PCR test. I didn’t have the virus. I took a lot of care, used a mask, alcohol gel, etc. I was invited by the guys, it’s not my fault, I don’t know why the Chileans blame me. Crazy people I’m fine. I can’t compulsively cut a player’s hair,” he justified, then concluded, giving hints that he was enjoying his “minutes of fame”:
That’s it, dad. The father spoke poorly or spoke well. Forget! “.
A photo of his fateful day can be seen on the Instagram of Luis Fernando cutting the hair of Vidal and Medell. There is also an animated video (look up) Midfielder Pablo Aranjuez is shown dancing on the bed of a hotel room while three other Chilean players sit and smile.
The report attempted to make a phone call to midfielder Rafael Java, from Cuiaba, but the player did not answer the calls.
The Chile hotel raises controversy and the players assume the error
Brazilian, Chilean and Uruguayan journalists stand next to the Hotel Chile in Cuiabá (MT)
Photo: Bruno Braz / UOL Sport
Early on Sunday afternoon, the Chilean press began speculating about an alleged case of indiscipline by Chilean players during their stay in Cuiaba. Some vehicles even reported that athletes had a party at the hotel with people who were not members of the delegation.
Strong rumors ended up stirring up the Chilean itinerary, with an unusual presence of journalists at the entrance to the Gran Odara Hotel, where the team is staying. In addition to UOL Sports, Several Chilean and Uruguayan cars, the rival country in today’s match (21), were present at 6 pm (Brasilia time), in the Arena Pantanal.
Shortly after 4 pm and with the official statement issued by the federation to confirm the ring with the hairdresser, the players began to get off the bus that would take them to training in the capital, Mato Grosso. They sounded calm and listened to “reggaeton”, a very popular musical style among Latin nations. Vidal, for example, waved even to the spectators who were nearby.
After training, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, right-back Isla and coach Martin Lasarte gave a virtual press conference. Team captain, Archer spoke on behalf of the group and He stated that the players assumed wrongly.
“Of course we are aware that we are suffering from an epidemic. We were lucky that we did not train in our team, we know the mistakes we made and also accept the consequences, and we also clarify the situation that yesterday we did not train in normal circumstances because it was for protection. We decided to work individually inside the hotel.” So we have to make it clear. Other than that, we assume the error. We all accept the consequences of our actions,” said the goalkeeper.
Chilean players board the bus on their way to practice hours after the federation confirmed that the bubble had been broken
Photo: Bruno Braz / UOL Sport
Coach Martin Lasarte labeled the situation a “serious mistake,” but when asked if there was another episode of health bubble breaking in addition to the one with the hairdresser, the coach vehemently denied.
Lasarte emphasized this by saying, “No, the only situation we had was that of the barber.”
a UOL Sports I spoke with a member of the delegation about the news in Chile of an alleged party that took place at the hotel, and the person only said: “This is because yesterday a lot of women stayed at the hotel, but they had no connection with the players. They were not with them. But then they ended up to fabricate it.”
On Saturday (19) at night, the period when Chilean cars reported that such a party had taken place, a joint event was held in one of the hotel halls designated for this type of procedure.
Yesterday, when the report went to the site, employees were still removing props for the event, but they couldn’t say the name of the company that kept it.
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