FIFA sanction: Argentina to serve penalty at El Monumental v Venezuela | OneFootball

The same corresponds to the discriminatory and homophobic chants in the last match of the National Team against Colombia at River's field.

After the draw of Argentina at the Monumental by 1-1 against Colombia for the South American Qualifiers, FIFA decided to sanction Lionel Scaloni's team with a stand that will be occupied by children and non-governmental organizations.

"It was arranged that the Centenario Baja stand will be occupied by children from different clubs and by non-governmental organizations that promote a tireless fight against all these types of actions. Likewise, a space in the Centenario Alta stand will have a flag alluding to generate awareness about actions of this nature and thus, continue working to eradicate discrimination in stadiums", indicates the statement that AFA launched along with the ticket sales.

And it continued: "The Argentine Football Association does not lose sight of its unwavering commitment fighting against all types of discriminatory, xenophobic, homophobic, anti-Semitic, and racist acts that have no place in the modern society that we all who love this wonderful sport called football traverse. For this, facing the match against Venezuela, various complementary actions will be carried out seeking to raise awareness of the Albiceleste fans".

It should be clarified that the world football governing body had previously opened a file after racist chants in the duel against Brazil, which Argentina won 4-1, in which it was indicated that the Albiceleste would play with reduced public against Colombia, although it was finally dismissed and the match against the Cafeteros was played to a full stadium.

The next match of the world champions will be next Thursday, September 4 against Venezuela at the Monumental for the 17th round of the Qualifiers from 8.30 pm. Scaloni's team is already qualified for the 2026 World Cup while the Vinotinto is looking for its first date in the most important tournament of national teams.

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