Argentine club Tigre could face strict disciplinary action from Conmebol following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Nacional in the Copa Sudamericana. The controversy stems from a post-match celebration that closely mirrored the national team's iconic tribute after defeating England.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to official reports, players and staff celebrated the win by displaying a banner bearing the message "Las Malvinas son Argentinas". Based on tournament regulations, this display of a political message during an official continental fixture violates strict governing body codes.
Conmebol guidelines explicitly prohibit the use of gestures, words, objects, or any medium to transmit inappropriate messages, particularly those of a political nature, during sporting events. Furthermore, the club faces financial penalties under club manual rules regarding the unauthorized exhibition of messages.
Based on current tournament bylaws for the playoff stages, initial fines are set at least eight thousand US dollars, with heavier penalties looming for repeat offenses. This incident follows similar displays involving supporters in other continental matches earlier in the tournament.