Toronto’s Sebastian Giovinco apparently punched by Chivas player during Concacaf Champions League final defeat

THIS is the moment Italy international Sebastian Giovinco appeared to be punched during the Concacaf Champions League final between Toronto and Chivas.

Video footage seems to show the former Juventus star taking a hit to the body right in front of the referee.

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But Michael Perez was not punished at all, despite many thinking it was a red card offence.

And Toronto are sure to be fuming after going on to lose North America’s continental competition finale.

They lost the first leg at home 2-1 but managed to win by the same scoreline in Mexico during the second leg.

The 3-3 aggregate result meant there was a penalty shootout – but Chivas held their nerve to win 4-2.

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There are also question marks over Giovinco’s future in Toronto, with his contract expiring in 2019.

But the attacker wants to stay despite have offers from elsewhere, saying: “I already talk, but they [Toronto] said it’s not the moment.

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“For them, that’s not a problem, for me it is a little bit. I want to know my future. I have family. I’m 31 years old.

“For what I do for the city, I think I deserve it, no? I already said I want to stay here forever… If not, I have to think about other options.”

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