Chivas coach Garcia suspended for kicking James Rodriguez

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Fri Jan 31, 2025 02:33 PM
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Reuters, Mexico City

Fri Jan 31, 2025 02:33 PM Last update on: Fri Jan 31, 2025 02:34 PM

Chivas coach Oscar Garcia was handed a three-match suspension for kicking Club Leon forward and Colombia skipper James Rodriguez, Mexico's Liga MX disciplinary committee said on Thursday.

The incident occurred during Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Leon.

The 51-year-old coach was retrieving the ball after a clearance when Leon midfielder Nicolas Fonseca approached him. The coach threw the ball to the side instead of giving it to the player, causing Fonseca to push him.

The action sparked a brawl on the bench and the players began to fight. The Chivas boss approached but did not stop the scuffle, as he then kicked Rodriguez, prompting the referee to send him off.

Rodriguez, 33, joined the Mexican outfit earlier this month as a free agent after a spell with Spanish LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano, and following an outstanding Copa America campaign, where Colombia lost in the final to Argentina.

After the match, Garcia admitted his actions were unjustified and apologised to the fans of both teams.

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