Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán has been slapped with an 11-game ban by the Mexican Football Federation due to his “inappropriate conduct” during Week 15’s Clásico Regio match against Monterrey. Guzmán, who was unable to play due to injury and was in the stands, was caught on camera using a laser pointer towards Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada. This kind of behavior is not only unsportsmanlike but also a violation of federation rules, which led to the disciplinary committee’s decision to hand down significant penalties.
The ban handed down to Guzmán includes suspension for 11 games, a financial penalty, and hours of community service. In addition to the federation’s sanctions, Tigres also announced that they would be applying their own internal disciplinary measures, which could lead to further fines for the goalkeeper. This not only hurts Guzmán but also impacts Tigres as a team, as they will be without their experienced goalkeeper for the remainder of the current season and potentially the start of the next one.
This is not the first time that Guzmán has found himself in hot water due to his actions on the field. In the past, he has been known for pushing the envelope and engaging in behaviors that are not in line with fair play. One memorable incident occurred last August when he distracted a penalty-taker by pulling a ribbon out of his mouth during a game. Such antics may entertain some fans, but they ultimately bring negative attention to himself and his team.
With Guzmán now unable to play for the foreseeable future, Tigres will have to rely on their backup goalkeepers to step up and fill the void. This could potentially impact their performance on the field and their chances of making it to the playoffs. On the other hand, Monterrey, who also received fines for the incident, will have to face their own challenges without their starting goalkeeper. Guzmán’s actions have consequences not only for himself but for both teams involved in the incident.
Nahuel Guzmán’s suspension serves as a reminder that inappropriate conduct on the field will not be tolerated. The penalties handed down by the federation and Tigres highlight the seriousness of his actions and the need for players to uphold the values of fair play and sportsmanship. It remains to be seen how Guzmán will respond to this setback and how Tigres and Monterrey will adjust to playing without their key player.
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