Brazilian Jesus Slapped With Two-Month International Ban
8th August 2019
The 22-year-old Manchester City striker scored in the 3-1 victory over Peru that gave hosts Brazil a ninth victory in the continental showpiece, but was given his marching orders 20 minutes from time for a second booking
- Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has been hit with a two month international ban over his dismissal in last month's Copa America final, South America's football governing body announced
- He protested bitterly before eventually leaving the field in tears, making obscene hand gestures, angrily kicking a water bottle and almost knocking over the VAR booth
- Jesus was also fined $30,000 and given seven days to appeal, while the Brazilian federation was hit with a $15,000 penalty for its players' behaviour
ASCUNCION, Paraguay- Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus has been hit with a two month
international ban over his dismissal in last month's Copa America final, South
America's football governing body announced.
The 22-year-old
Manchester City striker scored in the 3-1 victory over Peru that gave hosts
Brazil a ninth victory in the continental showpiece, but was given his marching
orders 20 minutes from time for a second booking.
He protested
bitterly before eventually leaving the field in tears, making obscene hand
gestures, angrily kicking a water bottle and almost knocking over the VAR
booth.
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"The player is
suspended for official matches and friendlies with his national team during
this period," said CONMEBOL in a statement late on Wednesday.
Jesus was also fined
$30,000 and given seven days to appeal, while the Brazilian federation was hit
with a $15,000 penalty for its players' behaviour.
Jesus had been a
livewire in the first half against Peru, with an outrageous drag-back creating
space so he could cross for Everton to open the scoring.
With almost the last
kick of the half, he restored Brazil's lead following Peru captain Paolo
Guerrero's equaliser from the spot.
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But he was left
distraught after picking up a second booking for a late challenge on Peru's
Christian Cueva.
It means he will
miss two friendlies in the United States next month against Colombia and Peru.
But he will be
available in March when World Cup 2022 qualifying begins.