The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has leveled an 11-game suspension against Tigres goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán for his laser pointer hijinks in last weekend’s match against Monterrey.
Guzmán missed the derby match through injury, and was caught on camera shining a laser pointer down to the pitch from a VIP box. Monterrey goalkeeper Esteban Andrada and midfielder Sergio Canales appeared to be targeted during a game that ended 3-3.
Guzmán issued an apology in the aftermath of the incident, but the FMF still took a dim view of the Argentine’s antics in handing down a strongly worded punishment on Thursday night.
¡Lo que no se vio del #Clásico Regio!
Nahuel Guzmán apuntando desde un palco con un laser a Andrada, el portero de Rayados pic.twitter.com/DCvmYonF3x
— MedioTiempo (@mediotiempo) April 14, 2024
“Given the unprecedented nature of the situation, the sanctions imposed should mark a before and after in our sport, for players, managers and fans,” the FMF said in a statement.
The FMF also hit Guzmán with an undisclosed fine and assigned him community service work.
After the FMF suspension, Tigres announced that the club would also “apply sanctions based on our internal code,” including an additional fine.
The ruling means Guzmán will be suspended for the remainder of the Clausura season and the beginning of the Apertura later this year.
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