The FIFA file against Uruguay after the scandal: what are the possible sanctions for the four players reported

Three days have passed since Uruguay’s controversial elimination from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but the anger is still alive. Despite the victory Ghana, the “Celeste” never finished gaining a foothold in Doha and paid dearly for it. With the game already over, controversy broke out for some plays that could have changed the course of the game. With the rage of the moment, there were several players who didn’t know how to measure up and would now face harsh penalties.

This Monday, FIFA formalized the opening of a file for the episode that occurred after the end of the match, when the cameras remained with the attitude of the “charrúa” players, mobilized by the request to the refereeing body for two non sanctioned .

The cuts have flooded the nets and in some we have seen how part of the Uruguayan delegation has also attacked Fifa representatives and referees. There are four players directly mentioned and who are exposed to a harsh penalty: José María Giménez, Edinson Cavani, Fernando Muslera Y Diego Godin.

As Fifa reported on Monday, the procedure is open due to the incidents that occurred at the end of the match. The file at the AUF is for possible violations of articles 11 (Offensive behavior and violation of the principles of fair play), 12 (Misconduct of players and referees) and 13 (Discrimination) of the disciplinary code. As regards the sanctioning of players, it is consistent with articles 11 and 12.

The Uruguayans protested angrily at their disgust at the performance of the German referee Daniel Siebert and the VAR. In fact, the anger with the video assistant referee has escalated to the point that even Giménez came to elbow a FIFA official and Cavani attacked the video assist monitor. Both could face fines more severe,

Taking into account the provisions of the Disciplinary Code, the Atlético de Madrid defender could be suspended until 15 dates meet friendly officers and parties of playoffs. The sanctions section explains: “At least fifteen games or an appropriate period of time for assault (elbowing, punching, kicking or biting; spitting, hitting, etc.) at a match official.”

world precedent

The Uruguayan national team already knows what it’s like to suffer sanctions of this type. In 2014, Luis Suarez suffered harsh punishment after biting Giorgio Chiellini. On that occasion FIFA suspended the striker with nine official matches with Uruguay and four months banned from carrying out “any type of football-related activity”, which would postpone his debut with the Barcelona shirt.

From the memory of that sanction, concern arises in Atlético de Madrid and Valencia, clubs among the main ones affected by this sanction. As for Cavani, not much information has been revealed, but due to his violent attitude towards the VAR, it is expected that he will receive a higher punishment than the other two teammates, but lower than Josema Giménez.

At the moment, and waiting for the Disciplinary Tribunal to issue a new report, the AUF is working on defending its players, with the aim of reducing any sanctions. On the horizon is the Copa América 2024 and the start of the next qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.