Argentina received unexpected news: FIFA decided to sanction goalkeeper Dibu Martínez for “offensive behavior and violation of fair play” in the matches against Chile and Colombia, which will lead to him being suspended in the Qualifiers.
The entity that governs football worldwide communicated its determination and the AFA made it known through its social networks.
«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. matches. Chile played on September 5, 2024 and Argentina vs. Colombia. played on September 10, 2024 within the scope of the preliminary competition for the 2026 FIFA World CupTM,” they published in a statement.
With this decision by FIFA, Dibu received two suspension dates, which will be fulfilled in the matches against Venezuela and Bolivia on dates 10 and 11 of the October Qualifiers.
Why did FIFA sanction Dibu Martínez?
The sanction to Draw arises from two particular situations. The first occurred after the 3-0 victory against Chile, when Argentina began to celebrate the Copa América in the United States with its people.
In the midst of the hubbub and party, Dibu made its classic celebration with the cup, something that did not go down well with FIFA.
The second situation occurred in Barranquilla after the 2-1 that Argentina suffered against Colombia. After the final whistle, Argentina’s ‘1’ ran into a television broadcast camera that was focused on him and hit it, thus taking an additional punishment.
Who will be Argentina’s goalkeeper against Venezuela and Bolivia in the Qualifiers?
In the absence of Draw, Scaloni will have to turn to another goalkeeper to cover the position in the next Qualifying dates.
The two clearest options are those who were called up in the last call, against Chile and Colombia.
These are Gerónimo Rulli and Walter Benítez, who took the place left vacant by Franco Armani. It remains to be seen who will be the third goalkeeper called by the world champion coach to fill out the trident of goalkeepers that is always present.
When does Argentina play again in the Qualifiers in 2024?
Argentina’s next matches in the Qualifiers will be against Venezuela and Bolivia.
He will first visit Venezuela on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. Then, they will host Bolivia at the Monumental on Tuesday, October 15.
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