Four players from River Plate's women's soccer team were released from a Brazilian prison after being arrested over alleged racial gestures during a tournament match. These Argentine footballers must appear in court monthly.

Four women soccer players with River Plate, one of Argentina's top professional clubs, were released by Brazilian authorities on Friday following their detention last week after allegedly targeting a ball boy with racist slurs.

River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo has set his sights on Atlético Mineiro midfielder Matías Zaracho as he looks to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season. The former Racing Club player has impressed in Brazil and is seen as the ideal candidate to bolster River's midfield.

The semifinal match of the Ladies Cup between Brazilian clubs Gremio and River Plate was halted after a massive brawl broke out.

Sao Paulo’s public security secretariat has told The Associated Press that four River Plate women’s players have been arrested and accused of making a racial slur.

Four River Plate women's players have been granted bail on condition following their arrest for on-field racism.