Security Video Shows New Year’s Day Brawl Involving Fortaleza Players

Overview

• Footage published on January 14 shows a fight at a luxury condominium in Eusébio following a complaint about loud music.
• Nine people appear in the images, including players José María Herrera, Eros Mancuso and Tomás Pochettino.
• A resident alleges Herrera bit his nose, and a medical report describes a deep human-bite wound that required surgery with risks of infection and facial deformity.
• Mancuso denies assault in a social media post, saying a neighbor insulted him, entered his home and was being removed by guests who called security.
• Fortaleza Esporte Clube says it is supporting the athletes, and the investigation is assigned to the Eusébio Civil Police station.