The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a two-match ban on Emiliano Martinez for “offensive behaviour.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) made the announcement on Saturday.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Aston Villa, was also found guilty of “violating principles of fair play” in two separate incidents.

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The first violation occurred during Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5, when Martinez held a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin.

This was not the first time he had performed such a gesture, having done the same with the Golden Glove trophy after Argentina’s victory over France in the 2022 World Cup final.

In a second incident, FIFA sanctioned Martinez for striking a cameraman’s equipment with his gloves after Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia on September 10.

The AFA voiced its displeasure with FIFA’s ruling, stating, “The Argentine Football Association expresses its absolute disagreement with the decision taken by the FIFA disciplinary committee.”

As a result of the ban, Martinez will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela on October 10 and Bolivia on October 15.

Argentina currently leads the South American qualifying table with 18 points from eight matches, two points ahead of second-placed Colombia. Martinez’s absence will be keenly felt as the team looks to secure qualification.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League match against Qarabag has been postponed due to severe travel disruptions in London.

The announcement was made on the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday evening.

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According to the statement, further details regarding the rescheduling of the match are expected to follow.

The post reads, “Kick off for tonight’s fixture has been delayed due to severe travel disruption. Further information to follow.

More to follow……… 

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has revealed a series of thrilling matchups that are sure to capture fans’ attention.

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In a post on Wednesday night, the fixtures, which will see some of the top teams in English football go head-to-head, include:

Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday

Southampton vs Stoke

Tottenham vs Manchester City

AFC Wimbledon/Newcastle vs Chelsea

Manchester United vs Leicester

Liverpool vs Brighton

Arsenal vs Preston

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

These encounters promise high-stakes action as clubs compete for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Fans can look forward to a week of intense competition as these teams battle for advancement in one of England’s most prestigious cup competitions.