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Lionel Scaloni has received a one match ban after time-wasting violations
Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of the Argentina national football team, has been handed a one-match suspension by CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football.
This disciplinary action comes after Argentina's repeated violations of Copa América regulations regarding the prompt return to the pitch after halftime during their matches against Canada and Chile.
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According to CONMEBOL's disciplinary commission, Argentina was late in returning for the second half in both their encounters: a 2-0 victory over Canada and a narrow 1-0 win against Chile.
These infractions led to the commission imposing a suspension on Scaloni for one match. As a result, Scaloni will not only miss coaching from the sidelines during Argentina's upcoming fixture against Peru but also will be absent from the mandatory post-match press conference.
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The regulations stipulate that teams must promptly return to the field after halftime, and after a first violation, a warning is issued. However, Argentina's second breach of this rule prompted disciplinary action against Scaloni.
Defending Copa América champions Argentina have already secured their place in the knockout stages of the tournament. They currently lead Group A and require only a draw against Peru to ensure they finish top of their group.
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Scaloni's absence on the touchline will undoubtedly be felt by Argentina, as his tactical guidance and leadership have been crucial to their success in recent matches.
The suspension serves as a reminder of the importance of adherence to tournament regulations and punctuality on the part of all teams participating in the prestigious Copa América.
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Argentina will now have to navigate their final group stage match against Peru without Scaloni's direct supervision, though his coaching staff will step up to manage the team in his absence.
The match against Peru presents an opportunity for Argentina to maintain their unbeaten run and build momentum heading into the knockout rounds, despite the setback of their coach's suspension.
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