Julio César Uribe, the general football director of Sporting Cristal, was assaulted after a training session at the Alberto Gallardo stadium on September 3. The attack, carried out by a group of hooligans, raises questions about his future at the club.
The assault occurred when Uribe had gotten out of his vehicle to speak with a police officer. During this moment, a hooligan struck him from behind, creating turmoil within the team which is facing a challenging campaign in Liga 1 2026. The attacker fled before authorities arrived, although the incident was recorded by a witness.
Sporting Cristal released a statement confirming the identification of some of those involved in the assault, announcing that they would be reported to the Public Ministry. Additionally, the club’s management is working to track down the rest of those responsible. This incident has sparked a debate about the safety of club members.
Pedro García, a sports journalist, commented on the possible repercussions of the assault on Uribe’s career, noting that his family has advised him to leave the institution. “The whole family is asking Uribe to leave Cristal. His wife, his three children, and his grandchildren are urging him to leave Cristal,” he stated on the program ‘Pedro Answers’.
García also condemned the violence and called on Sporting Cristal to ensure the safety of its players and coaching staff, emphasizing that it is more important to protect the footballers than to seek immediate victories. “It is more important to protect the players, Mosquera, Uribe, and their families, than to win on Sunday,” he concluded.
The assault on Julio César Uribe is a reminder of the risks of violence in the sports environment, a situation that affects not only executives but the entire football community.
Source: www.infobae.com
