FIFA Suspends Argentina's Emiliano Martínez for Two World Cup Qualifiers
The goalkeeper faces a two-match ban for offensive behavior during recent matches against Chile and Colombia.
- Emiliano Martínez will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela on October 10 and Bolivia on October 15.
- FIFA's disciplinary committee found Martínez guilty of making an obscene gesture with the Copa América trophy and assaulting a cameraman.
- The incidents occurred during Argentina's matches against Chile and Colombia earlier this month.
- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) expressed strong disagreement with FIFA's decision.
- Argentina currently leads the South American World Cup qualifying standings with 18 points from eight matches.