Overview

• The AFA Tribunal de Disciplina sanctioned Costas with a one-match suspension for confronting referee Nicolás Lamolina after the VAR-assisted overturning of Racing’s late goal in their opener.
• He can redeem the ban by paying a 21-unit fine totaling 483,000 pesos under the disciplinary code.
• The ruling requires Costas to complete an accredited professional conduct program within 90 days, selecting from options such as sports ethics, emotional management or conflict-resolution training.
• Once he meets these conditions, Costas will be eligible to coach Racing in Córdoba next weekend.
• Referee Nicolás Lamolina has defended his VAR-based decision, calling the penalty call correct despite a challenging context.