🙄 Lack of respect for the game: Argentina bans standing on the ball | OneFootball

The National Directorate of Refereeing (DNA), under the leadership of Federico Beligoy, has issued a firm directive: starting this weekend, any player who stands with both feet on the ball will be penalized. The measure comes after Julián Palacios’ (Unión) controversial action against Estudiantes, which recalled Valentín “Colo” Barco’s iconic play in 2023.

Sanctions for unsportsmanlike conduct

According to the DNA statement, this move is considered a “lack of respect for the game” and unsportsmanlike conduct that creates disruptions and injury risks. Referees in all divisions have been instructed to punish the offender with a yellow card and restart play with an indirect free kick in favor of the opposing team.

The end of a controversial move

The technical management aims to eradicate these actions which, in its view, tarnish the match environment. With this regulation, Argentine football seeks to prioritize professionalism and avoid unnecessary provocations on the field of play.

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