10/10/2024 13:47hs.
When today the Selection take the field in Maturín to face Fernando Batista’s Venezuela, something will happen that has not happened since June 5, 2022, against Estonia. Dibu Martínez will not be present. The archer of the Argentina will not be able to participate in the double date of Qualifiers: FIFA imposed a two-match ban on him for offensive misconduct and violation of the principles of fair play against both Chile (5/9) and Colombia (10/9).
The harsh sanction that leaves Draw Martínez out of the next qualifying date
A few days ago, before the international football regulatory body made the sanction official, both Dibu and Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff were already aware of the suspension and the fine of 15,000 Swiss francs (about US$18,000) that the man from Mar del Plata must pay. A penalty that will prevent Martínez from making a save against both Venezuela in Maturín and Bolivia, in the Monumental.
A lesson that will weigh on #23 as a form of penance for the reactions he experienced in both Núñez and Barranquilla. The first, that of putting the Copa América trophy on his pelvis in the context of the celebrations for the two-time continental championship; the second, the slap of a cameraman after the defeat against Colombia in Barranquilla.
Emiliano Martinez placed the Copa América trophy on his pelvis in the context of the celebrations (REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle).
Two actions that warranted the goalkeeper to make a defense to FIFA last week, the last indication that allowed Martínez to confirm that a punishment was coming. One that he sensed that sooner rather than later he would receive due to the commotion caused by his encounter with the Colombian cameraman.
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The FIFA statement on the suspension of Draw Martínez
“The footballer, Mr. Damián Emiliano Martínez, is declared responsible for his offensive behavior and his violation of the principles of fair play (art. 13 CDF) in relation to the Argentina vs. Chile matches played on September 5, 2024 and Argentina vs. Colombia, played on September 10, 2024 within the scope of the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary competition.
The Respondent is suspended for two (2) games. Said suspension will be served during the next official match(es) of the representative team of the Argentine Football Association in accordance with art. 69 CDF”.
THE ACTIONS OF DIBU MARTÍNEZ THAT CAUSED HIM TO BE SUSPENDED
THE GESTURE WITH THE CUP
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The gesture of Drawing Martínez with the Copa América
THE BEAT ON THE CAMERA
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