SHOCKING! FIFA Punishes Mexico With $10900 Fine and Forfeits 3 Games For Illegally Playing American Soccer Star

After conducting the World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has stopped making the headlines. They just issued a ruling and imposed thousands of dollars on Mexico. Along with that, Mexico also has to forfeit the last 3 games. This is one of the bigger punishments FIFA has issued. They broke a couple of rules that were notified to the international governing body of soccer. These punishments can spell disaster for the Mexican team as they will affect the ranking of the team.

FIFA has been very active in issuing decisions on pending cases. A couple of these happened during WC. The organization faced open criticism from players and activists on abrupt decisions during the Qatar World Cup. Although FIFA had given many explanations over time, fans are still questioning them about Gianni Infantino’s press address just before WC kicks off, among other things.

FIFA fined Mexico 10k$

The penalties came after it was brought to FIFA’s attention. The Mexican U23 team used a USMNT junior player without due diligence. The Mexican U-23 team used American forward Alejandro Zendejas in three matches, without filing the proper paperwork with FIFA. With 10,900 USD, FIFA ordered the Mexican team to forfeit the last three matches. It means 2 wins and a draw they had are now all 3-0 defeats.

FIFA released an official statement on the case stating, “FIFA can confirm that it has imposed a fine of CHF 10,000 on the Mexican Football Association for breaches of article 5 of the Regulations Governing the Application (RGAS) of the FIFA Statutes following the fielding of the player Alejandro Zendejas… Besides the fine, all matches have been declared forfeited. Based on the applicable provisions of the RGAS, the player remains, however, eligible to play for the representative teams of the USA.“

Read More: Police Cracks Down on 1000 Homes as 17 Million Europeans Cost $3.7 Billion Due to Illegal Streaming Despite England Soccer Fighting Back

The decision is official and Zendejas is now officially a USMNT player. According to an ESPN report, he might get a chance to play for the USMNT in the upcoming friendlies.

Soccer journey from US U-15 TO Mexican U-23

The now 24 years old USMNT youngster started his soccer career as he was a part of the US U-15 and U-17 teams. He played in official tournaments from 2013 to 15. In 2015, they drafted him to FC Dallas in the MLS from that after multiple transfers over the years; he ended up in Club America in the Mexican league, Liga MX.

Watch this story: Breaking Post Brittney Griner Special Request From Megan Rapinoe POTUS Confirms National Security Team Put To Work Amid Medal of Freedom Talks

Although there are almost no chances of the star playing for Mexico again, FIFA, however, didn’t clear if he can apply to change his national team or not. Maybe that door is still left open by the governing body.