Scandalous scenes unfolded as Uruguay left the World Cup yesterday.
Pictures are now circulating showing Jose Maria Jimenez elbowing a FIFA delegate in the head.
According to Mundo, he risks a 15-match suspension.
Uruguay looked poised to secure promotion when they took a 2-0 lead against Ghana, but South Korea pulled off a sensational conversion against Portugal to promptly knock the Uruguay out.
Star duo Luis Suarez and Darwin Nunez were substituted when the drama was set out and they broke down in tears on the bench. Then the sadness turned into anger.
Uruguay players were angry at a missed penalty kick in the final stages of the match and after the final whistle many of them were subjected to verbal attacks against the refereeing team.
One of them – José María Jimenez – also resorted to physical abuse.
Caught in the movie
Admittedly, it is unclear if this was intentional or not video It shows how the 27-year-old forced his elbows into the head of a FIFA representative on his way to the players’ tunnel.
It could cost him dearly.
According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Giménez risks a suspension of up to 15 matches if he reports the incident to the relevant FIFA representative.
“Fuck thieves”
in another place video The same Giménez was caught shouting obscenities directed at the refereeing team.
– shouted the robbers, among others.
Luis Suarez also criticized the referees afterwards.
He did so openly in a TV interview.
– FIFA and the referees should provide clarifications on how they enforce penalty awards, he said.
