Fifa would not forgive ‘Diba’ Martínez: the goalkeeper would receive exemplary punishment for attacking the Colombian cameraman

Emiliano Martínez could be fined for attacking a cameraman in Barranquilla – Credit Mauricio Dueñas/EFE

On September 10, the Colombian team received the visit of the Argentina team at the Roberto Meléndez Stadium in Barranquilla. The match valid for the eighth day of the World Cup 2026 qualification ended with the victory of the coffee growers.

Scores from Yerson Mosquera and James Rodríguez gave the Tricolora a 2-1 win against the reigning world champions, who momentarily equalized with a goal from Nicolás González, not ending their 31-year unbeaten run at the Metropolitano.

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Draw Martínez hits the camera after losing to Colombia – credit @__ElBicho007/X

Once the match was over and several players from the Colombian team said hello, ‘el Dibu’ Martínez was hit by the televsion; However, what looked like a normal situation took a different tone when the Argentine punched the cameraman.

Much has been speculated about the impact of Martínez’s action, which for many should receive an exemplary sanction because it is an attack. According to information from journalist Nani Senro, the gaucho goalkeeper would be punished by the governing body of world football through X.

“FIFA is set to suspend Draw Martínez for two dates. He acts ex officio to punish the goalkeeper for the gesture he made with the cup in the Monumental and for what happened to the Colombian cameraman.” wrote the communicator.

Dibu Martínez would miss Argentina’s next matches – credit @nanisenra/X

If the 32-year-old goalkeeper’s punishment becomes official, Lionel Scaloni would be dealt a heavy blow ahead of the qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia on Thursday 10 and 15 October.

Faced with the possible sanction that would fall on Martínez, internet users have left their opinion on this fact on social networks.

“They want to stop us any way they can. We won the world championship. They said the referees helped us. We won the cup They said it was an easy tournament and made up the Enzo story to make people forget our success. We will not fall and we will continue to be the best.”

“A chance for me to rest and test other archers.

“That’s right, he should stop doing nonsense, he’s a world champion goalkeeper.”

“Infantino’s son lice slide doing football shit.”

“He did well. In the serious world, this should have exemplary sanctions.’