Jose Gimenez and Edinson Cavani banned following ugly scenes after Uruguay’s World Cup exit
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Uruguay is sanctioned by FIFA as José Giménez receives a four-match ban after calling referees ‘thieves’ and ‘sons of bitches’ after a bitter World Cup exit… while Edinson Cavani , who hit a VAR monitor, faces a one-game suspension
Uruguay is facing major sanctions after its angry players lost control following the country’s World Cup elimination on goals scored last month.
Despite Uruguay beating Ghana 2-0, it wasn’t enough to qualify for the round of 16, angering several players over decisions made during the game as they chased the referees through the tunnel.
The players insisted they should have been awarded a penalty, which led to unpleasant scenes at full time, with José Giménez appearing to nudge the FIFA competitions director in the back of the head, before calling the referees “thieves” and “sons of b.” ***he’s’.
José Giménez, left, and Edinson Cavani, right, were suspended by FIFA for their behavior after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup.
Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (left) was sanctioned with four games for his participation
and now according to brandthe Atlético Madrid defender has been handed a four-match ban, football community service and a £17,500 fine.
Fortunately for the Spanish giants, it is understood that his suspension will not carry over to La Liga.
Jiménez was not the only player involved; indeed, the Uruguayan FA will have to play their next home game at a reduced capacity, while also being fined £43,800.
Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has also received a one-match ban, as has Diego Godín, for their respective roles in the ugly scenes that unfolded.
Cavani unleashed his anger by hitting the VAR monitor as he walked past him on his way to the locker room with his defeated teammates.
Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who could be seen aggressively harassing the officials, joins Gimenez in facing a four-match ban for his involvement.
The suspensions, which will be served in the next official matches in Uruguay, were issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Uruguay’s players continued to express their frustration in the weeks after the World Cup with Cavani stating that the referee should be ‘jailed’.