Argentina’s soccer association (AFA) said on Friday that FIFA suspended goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in October.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been suspended by FIFA's disciplinary committee for two matches after being found to have displayed offensive behavior and "violating principles of fair play.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez has been suspended for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said in a statement on Friday. Martinez will miss Argentina's next South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Venezuela and Bolivia in October.

A recent poll found that attitudes toward the pope in six of Latin America's most populous countries are still broadly positive everywhere but in Argentina.

Pope Francis is still widely popular in several Latin American countries. But the portion of people who still see him favorably in his native Argentina has plunged by almost 30 percentage points in a decade.

Argentina had a well-deserved reputation for indiscipline on the rugby field that often cost them dearly in test encounters, but this year they have turned that on its head in the Rugby Championship.

The Rugby Championship title is on the line as South Africa host Argentina in Mbombela. The Springboks begin the final round of fixtures five points clear of their opponents and will win the tournament if they secure even a losing bonus point on home soil.