Estudiantes de La Plata, where Fernando Muslera plays, is facing a major disciplinary crisis in Argentina. The Argentine Football Association deemed the protest by Estudiantes players, who turned their backs to the opponent during the ceremony in the match against Rosario Central last week, as "disrespectful." Following this action, 11 players, including Muslera, were given a two-match suspension.
According to information shared by the Argentine press, the penalties will be deferred. Muslera and his teammates will serve their suspensions in official matches in 2026. Therefore, Muslera may be on the field in the match against Central Cordoba this weekend.
The heaviest penalty was imposed on Estudiantes President and club legend Juan Sebastian Veron. The federation applied a 6-month suspension from football to Veron, who is alleged to have instructed the protest during the ceremony. Additionally, team captain Santiago Nunez received a 3-month ban from captaincy.
This widespread wave of penalties, which includes Muslera, has caused a significant stir in Argentina. While the reasons for the protest are debated, the federation's harsh stance has become the number one topic in the football community.