The bad reaction that some players of the Uruguay national team after being eliminated from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, it could cost dearly. According to the As newspaper, Edinson Cavani, José María Giménez, Fernando Muslera and Diego Godín would face a drastic six-month ban without playing football. FIFA currently has a case open against Celeste over the incidents at the December 2nd game against Ghana.
If the body concluded that the attitude of the chosen charrúas was incitement to “hatred or violence,” it would impose the six-month sentence in court. Disciplinary measures are also threatened against the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF).
As we recall, during the game against the African team, which the South Americans won 2-0, there were two controversial actions that the referee did not sanction as a penalty in favor of those led by Diego Alonso and did not even check in the VAR. That decision ended in the condemnation of Uruguay, who were just one goal away from qualifying for the round of 16.
Four Celeste players face a tough six-month suspension without playing. Photo: Taken by @ManuHeredia21/Twitter
In addition to the claims against the main referee of the entire Uruguayan squad, there were other separate incidents, such as Giménez’s shove at the FIFA competitions director or Edinson Cavani’s push that sent the VAR dressing room down.
What does FIFA accuse Uruguay of?
In the statement released a few days ago, the agency said it was investigating the AUF for possible violations of Articles 11 (offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play), 12 (misconduct by players and managers) and 13 (discrimination). . its disciplinary code.