Slabu|Argentina, Chile coaches receive suspensions for their next Copa America match. Here’s why

2025-04-29 04:59:41source:TrendPulsecategory:Scams

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and SlabuChile coach Ricardo Gareca received one-game suspensions and won’t lead their national teams in their final Copa America group-play matches on Saturday, CONMEBOL announced Friday. 

Scaloni and Gareca were disciplined for game delays during their match last Tuesday, which Argentina won 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 

Argentina and Chile must also pay a $15,000 fine to CONMEBOL for the infraction. 

The suspension adds intrigue to Argentina’s match Saturday against Chile, where both Scaloni and star Lionel Messi will be absent at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Messi has been ruled out due to discomfort from a right groin/abductor injury he sustained in the Chile match. 

Argentina has advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with six points in Group A, following wins over Canada and Chile. 

Chile, however, enters its final match against Canada on Saturday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando without its coach and just one point in the group standings. Canada has three points, while Chile and Peru have one point each.   

More:Scams

Recommend

McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales

Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company agreed Friday to pay $650 million to resolve criminal

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

Is Black Friday dead? Despite this annual speculation, the Friday that historically marks the start

Leaders of 4 Central European states disagree on military aid for Ukraine but agree on other support

PRAGUE (AP) — The presidents of four Central European countries found some common ground Wednesday o