Midfielder Colombia Edwin Cardona will not help his national team in the next five matches.
During a friendly match between Colombia and South Korea, midfielder Edwin Cardona of Colombia demonstrated a racist gesture towards the players of the Asian team.
As expected, Cardona was disqualified for five games, however, FIFA clarifies that he will leave his punishment in friendly matches, so he does not mind traveling with the Colombian national team at the 2018 World Cup.
In addition, midfielder Boca Juniors fined 17 thousand euros. He was also banned from attending the stadium during these five matches.
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