FIFA Bans 4 Uruguay Players over World Cup Incidents

[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta look dejected after the match as Uruguay are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta look dejected after the match as Uruguay are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
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FIFA Bans 4 Uruguay Players over World Cup Incidents

[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta look dejected after the match as Uruguay are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Giorgian de Arrascaeta look dejected after the match as Uruguay are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Four Uruguay players, including Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani, have been suspended over incidents following the team's World Cup match against Ghana, FIFA announced on Friday.

The Uruguayan football federation has also been fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($54,248) and handed a partial stadium closure for their next home match over the "discriminatory behavior of its supporters" and the "misconduct" of the players.

Uruguay were incensed by refereeing decisions during their 2-0 win over Ghana in their final group game in Qatar last December.

A three-goal win would have seen them qualify for the last 16 but they were knocked out in dramatic fashion.

Referee Daniel Siebert was hounded by players after the match, while Cavani punched the pitchside VAR monitor.

Defender Jose Maria Gimenez and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera have both been banned for four matches, fined 20,000 Swiss francs and given "community football service".

Veterans Cavani and Godin were given one-match bans each, will have to perform the community service and were fined 15,000 Swiss francs.



Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
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Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA

Diriyah Company and the Saudi Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the growth of tennis in Diriyah, strengthening collaborative initiatives, and hosting educational events for youth in schools and community venues to encourage participation and skill development.
The MoU is part of a series of agreements through which Diriyah Company aims to enhance the quality of life, promote sports, and develop an integrated, sustainable community, positioning Diriyah as a global destination that celebrates sports, culture, arts, and heritage, SPA reported.
By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually.
The Saudi Tennis Federation seeks to promote and advance tennis across the Kingdom, with a strong focus on nurturing young talent. Through structured talent identification and development programs, the federation aims to empower the next generation of players while also enhancing infrastructure and organizing tournaments. Its ultimate goal is to position tennis as one of the Kingdom’s premier sports.