In addition to Arboleda, Cruzeiro’s midfielder participated in a party that generated controversy with Ecuador | cruise

Just like Arboleda, from São Paulo, José Cifuentes was involved in a controversy in the United States, while serving the Ecuadorian national team, in friendlies during Data-FIFA. The Cruzeiro player was in a nightclub last Friday, between the duels with Guatemala and Italy.

Ecuador players – including Cifuentes, from Cruzeiro – are caught partying in the USA

The situation came to light after videos were released on social media. The images show Cifuentes accompanied by other players – including Arboleda, Moises Caicedo, Gonzalo Plata and Kendry Paez, a 16-year-old player. A woman, apparently an employee of the nightclub, carried a sign reading: “Ecuador at home.”

O cruisefor now, will not comment on the case. The player arrived in Belo Horizonte on Monday night, as initially planned, and carried out internal work at Toca da Raposa, on Tuesday morning.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation, through an official note, reported that the squad received part of Friday off, but admitted that the situation could even have an impact on future call-ups.

– The delegation had free time on Friday, March 22nd, between 2pm and 8:30pm, a time that was strictly adhered to.

“Images of events contrary to the values ​​and principles that we defend and promote as an institution were released, which will be grounds for analysis for future calls.”

This year, Cruzeiro took the action of removing strikers Fernando and João Pedro from training with the main squad, after the release of a video with the duo present at a private party, where both were holding glasses, apparently, filled with alcohol.

After the situation, Cruzeiro decided to loan Fernando to Ferroviária-SP to compete in the Brasileirão Series C. João Pedro remains away, but the club is talking about contract renewal and studying the young man’s reinstatement to the squad.