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Police Probe New Year’s Eve Altercation at Fortaleza Player Eros Mancuso’s Home

Brazil's Civil Police are probing competing accounts after a New Year's Eve altercation at Eros Mancuso's home in Fortaleza.

Overview

  • Argentine players Eros Mancuso, José “Tucu” Herrera and Tomás Pochettino attended a party at Mancuso's residence that drew a police response.
  • Mancuso says a neighbor arrived with another man, forced a door, threatened guests and struck an invitee, prompting a call to police.
  • The neighbor says he requested lower music volume for his child and was attacked, alleging Mancuso bit his nose during the clash.
  • The case is under investigation by Brazil's Polícia Civil, and Mancuso is expected to give a statement after saying he would file a formal complaint.
  • Mancuso reported that he, relatives and friends are fine and said he would not comment further while the inquiry proceeds.