FVF mourns the death of a fan after violent events in Barinas (+statement)

Published at: 02/11/2026 09:38 AM

The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) deeply regretted the death of a fan that occurred this Sunday, November 1, prior to the match between Zamora FC B and Deportivo Lara for the Futve League 2 at the Agustín Tovar Stadium in Barinas and categorically condemned the acts of violence.

Through a Communiqué, issued through its social networks, the federation expressed its condolences to the victim's relatives and reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the competent authorities.

Full text of a press release

The Venezuelan Football Federation deeply regrets the death of a fan in the context of the acts of violence that occurred this Sunday, November 1, prior to the match between Zamora FC B and Deportivo Lara, corresponding to the FUTVE League 2, at the Agustín Tovar Stadium in Barinas.

We express our deepest condolences and solidarity with his family, friends and loved ones in the face of this irreparable loss and reiterated his willingness to collaborate with the competent authorities.

The FVF categorically and strongly condemns any act of violence related to soccer and reaffirms its position of zero tolerance for these behaviors. No sporting rivalry, difference or circumstance can justify events of this nature.

Given the seriousness of what happened, the FVF remains attentive to the official clarification of the facts and reiterates its willingness to collaborate with the competent authorities.

It also activates its institutional complaints channel to receive any information that may contribute to investigations and make it available to those authorities.

In the same way, the disciplinary bodies of the FVF, in coordination with the FUTVE League, will carry out the appropriate actions, in accordance with their competencies and current regulations, with the objective of determining possible responsibilities and taking appropriate disciplinary measures.

Football must be a space of union, respect and coexistence, never of violence. People's lives and safety are and will always be above any sporting rivalry.

Mazo News Team