Apparently, after the decisive goal, three balls were thrown onto the playing field with the intention of delay restart of the party. These types of actions are prohibited by the article 13 of the Disciplinary Codewhich establishes that federations must promote the principles of fair play, loyalty e integrity. The Code is clear in pointing out that any action that interferes with the normal development of the game, such as the appearance of additional balls to interrupt the rhythm of the game, is a violation of the rules.
“Federations and clubs, as well as their players, officials or any other member or person who performs a function on their behalf, must comply with the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity,” establishes the aforementioned article, which puts Uruguay in a delicate situation.
If FIFA considers that it was a unsportsmanlike playthe AUF could face a minimum fine of 5,000 Swiss francswhich is equivalent to approximately 25 million Colombian pesos. Furthermore, this would not be the first time that Uruguay faces sanctions in international competitions, since in the Copa America 2024 the selection received harsh penalties for altercations with the Colombian publiccon fines which added up to more than $100,000 in total.
He Uruguayan coach, Marcelo Bielsahighlighted the importance of victory, stating that “triumphs like today are healing,” but the controversy This incident could tarnish what for many was a great show of sporty character by his team. Meanwhile, Uruguay fans hope their team focuses on World Cup qualificationleaving behind the off-field controversies.