Historical dedication to Independent Rivadavia The 2025 Copa Argentina was marked not only by a sporting achievement, but also by a grand one Strict penalties Imposed by the Argentine Football Association’s disciplinary court on its coach, Alfredo BertiAnd many members of the team, after the events that occurred during the final match against Argentinos Juniors.
The incident that led to the most serious penalty occurred approximately 77 minutes into the match, when the Argentinos Juniors midfielder, Hernan Lopez MuñozHe tripped on Bertie’s leg as he prepared to execute a side kick. This contact led to an altercation that included a stampede and a short scuffle, which led to the main referee sending him off. Nicola RamirezTo fire coach Mendoza. According to the referee’s report, after receiving the red card, Berti returned to the field and aggressively attacked Ramirez and his assistants, directing very serious insults and threats at them. The report states that the coach shouted: “You’re a button, I’m going to fuck you, what you did is a disgrace, you dirty bastard, you son of a bitch. I’m going to go look for you in your house, your mother’s pussy.”According to Ramirez’s report.
The situation escalated when Bertie approached the fourth official. Fabrizio LobetHe continued insulting: “They’re sons of bitches, they’re fucking thieves, they’re thieves, and I’m telling you, you son of a bitch.”According to the arbitration report. The intervention of players and security personnel was necessary to separate the coach, who finally left the field and watched the penalty shootout from the stands.
The AFC Disciplinary Court, based on Article 13.1 Paragraph j) of the Disciplinary Code, decided to apply Alfredo Berti comment Four matches Due to unsportsmanlike behavior towards the match officials. The penalty, one of the most severe in recent times for a Serie A coach, must be implemented in the professional league, starting from the next match against Defensa e Justicia. If Independiente Rivadavia does not play in the Clausura qualifiers, the suspension will be extended until the beginning of the 2026 season.
The disciplinary ruling did not reach the technical director only. he Goalkeeper coach Diego Prosperoalso received a suspension for four matches, based on sections h) and c) of the same article, which provides for penalties for refusal in words or actions and for violent behavior, as detailed. Mendoza Post and Andes mountains. Moreover, the players Franco Maximiliano Amarvil and Alejo Osilla They were punished with a one-match suspension each due to two double warnings, while Matias Alejandro Fernandez He was suspended for four matches after being sent off for protesting on the bench.
Bertie’s response, which included severe threats and insults, was considered by the court to be a pattern of behavior deserving of an exemplary punishment. The referee’s report itself highlights the seriousness of the insults and the coach’s defiant attitude following the sending off. The sanction was confirmed in File No. 98366, and according to court sources, all suspensions are valid for the Copa Argentina, which enables sanctioned persons to participate in the domestic league, unless the sanction exceeds five dates.
The final, which made Independiente Rivadavia the first team from Mendoza to capture a national title, was overshadowed by the disciplinary incidents and consequences that the club will have to face at the start of next season, being deprived of its main technical staff and several key players.
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