FIFA bans Argentina's goalkeeper Eminialo Martinez

The body governing football in the world, FIFA have suspended Argentina's first choice, goalkeeper, Eminialo Martinez for two games.

The announcement was made on the official website of FIFA on Saturday, September 29, 2024. According to the body, Eminialo Martinez was suspended after he was found guilty of violating the principles of fair play in two different incidents.

The 32-year-old was found to have violated FIFA’s code of conduct when holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin after the World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5.

It is not the first time Eminialo Martinez has performed such an action, having also done it with the Golden Glove trophy for best goalkeeper after Argentina beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final. FIFA also sanctioned him for hitting a TV cameraman’s camera with his gloves after their 2-1 defeat to Colombia on September 10.