historic consecration independent rivadavia The 2025 Argentina Cup will feature not only sporting achievements, but also severe sanctions imposed on the coach by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) disciplinary tribunal, Alfred BertiSeveral members of the team after the incident that occurred during the final match against Argentina Juniors.
The episode that triggered the most serious sanction occurred around 77 minutes into the game. hernan lopez muñoztripped over Berti’s foot as he was attempting to execute a lateral shot. The contact led to an altercation that included a shoving and a brief scuffle, which resulted in the referee nicolas ramirezousting technical director Mendoza. According to the referee’s report, after receiving his red card, Berti re-entered the stadium and spoke violently to Ramírez and his assistant, making extremely serious insults and threats. The report details that the coach yelled: “You’re a button, I’m going to fuck you, what you’ve done is shameful, you shameless son of a bitch, you son of a bitch. I’m going to your house to find your mother’s pussy.”according to Ramirez’s report.
The situation further escalated when Berti approached the fourth official. Fabrizio LlobettoHe continued to insult her. “They’re sons of a bitch, damn thieves, thieves, I’m telling you, sons of a bitch.”according to the arbitration report. It took the intervention of players and security to separate the coach, but the coach eventually left the field and witnessed the shootout from the stands.
The AFA Disciplinary Tribunal decided, based on article 13.1 j) of the Disciplinary Law, to apply: Alfred Berti cessation of 4 games Unsportsmanlike conduct towards match officials. This punishment is one of the most severe for a first-division manager in recent times, and will have to be carried out in the Pro League starting with the next game against Defensa y Justicia. If Independiente Rivadavia does not participate in the play-offs of the Clausura Tournament, the suspension will be extended until the beginning of the 2026 season.
The disciplinary action did not only reach the technical director. he Goalkeeper coach Diego Prosperowas also given a four-game suspension under sections h) and c) of the same article, which consider sanctions for disapproval or violence by words or actions, as detailed in the article. mendoza post and andes mountains. Furthermore, the players Franco Maximiliano Amalfil and Alejo Ocella They received one-game suspensions each for two cautions. Matias Alejandro Fernandez He was sent off due to a protest from the substitute bench and was suspended for four games.
Berti’s responses, which included heavy-handed threats and insults, were deemed by the court to be an exemplary pattern of punishable behavior. The referee’s report itself highlights the seriousness of the insult and the coach’s defiant attitude following his sending off. The suspensions were confirmed in file 98366, and court officials said all suspensions would remain valid for the Argentine Cup, allowing the suspended players to participate in their local leagues as long as the suspension does not exceed five days.
The final, in which Independiente Rivadavia became Mendoza’s first team to win a national title, was thus overshadowed by the disciplinary incident and the consequences that the club will face at the beginning of next season, stripped of its main coaching staff and several key players.
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