Argentina Coach Scaloni Fined, Banned One Match for Halftime Delay

 

Lionel Scaloni, the manager of Argentina, has been suspended and fined by CONMEBOL and Copa America for his behavior during the intermission show earlier this week.

Scaloni, the leader of Argentina, was suspended and fined. The Copa America has implemented a crackdown on halftime antics. Peru has experienced the same destiny.

What transpired?

Argentina has been dealt a severe blow due to its failure to adhere to the CONMEBOL regulations regarding the timely re-entry of the pitch following intermission. Scaloni, the manager, has been fined and suspended for the final group stage match against Peru on Saturday evening.

The Copa America officials warned La Albiceleste after their initial offense in their opening match against Canada. However, after they repeated the offense by delaying their match against Chile on Tuesday, CONMEBOL took action.

THE LARGER IMAGE

Jesse Marsch of Canada issued a critical statement after their defeat to La Albiceleste, urging them to face the repercussions of their actions, which he alleges granted Argentina an apparent unjust advantage.

"While they were waiting, I was aware that they were reviewing video and contemplating their strategy for opposing us," Marsch stated. "Now, I wish the referees would oversee that once more." A fine would be imposed if we arrived five minutes after the scheduled time. A significant issue would arise. We will observe Argentina's outcomes. They should be penalized.

Marsch further stated, "They had the opportunity to plan their strategy for the second half against us. We could have made more preparations if we had been informed in advance that we would have an additional 10 minutes." Argentina ought to be penalized. They should be punished for coming out 20 minutes late for the second half.

CONMEBOL themselves took the criticism seriously, so La Albiceleste will now be required to bear the repercussions. The same fate will befall their opponent, Peru, on Saturday. Ricardo Gareca, the manager of La Blanquirroja, will also be absent from the match due to the same double offense.