(Football news) Jorge Pereyra Diaz has been charged for ‘violent conduct’ by the All India Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee for the incident took place in Kerala Blasters FC’s match against ATK Mohun Bagan on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Tilak Maidan Stadium, Goa.
As per the notice issued by the AIFF DC, Pereyra Diaz has been indicted for violating Article 48.1.2 of the AIFF Disciplinary Code. It mentions the player 'broke the dugout panel, an act of violent conduct' therefore committing an offence. The 31 year old Argentinian was already on a yellow card when he was substituted in the 85th minute and was subsequently shown a direct red card for his actions from the bench.
As a result, Pereyra Diaz will face an automatic one match suspension and will be unavailable for Kerala Blasters’ match against Hyderabad FC today. The Committee has given time till February 24 for the player to submit a reply.
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