<p>The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has suspended four players, two each from the USA and Mexico, following a brawl in Nations League semifinal on June 16. USA had won the game and subsequently became the tournament champion with a 2-0 win over Canada in the final on June 19.</p>

<p>From the United States Men's Nations Team (USMNT), Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest were handed out the retribution. Cesar Montes and Gerardo Arteaga have been suspended from El Tri.</p>

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<p>McKennie (USMNT) and Montes (Mexico) have been suspended three games each while Dest (USMNT) and Arteaga have gotten a two-game ban. Have a look at the video here:</p>

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<p>The players, who received the red card following the melee have, however, served their automatic bans. The USMNT players during the final and the Mexico players during their third place win against Panama.</p>

<p>"Furthermore, the committee has imposed an undisclosed fine on both federations and warned them that more severe sanctions could be taken should incidents occur during their upcoming matches in CONCACAF national team competitions," said the CONCACAF's statement while announcing the suspensions and fines.</p>

<p>The first incident happened in the 69th minute, when César Montes tackled USMNT's Folarin Balogun which resulted in a red card for Montes. Just after that Balogun's fall, McKennie got involved in a fight and ended with a torn jersey with red card. The other two players were given red cards in the 85th minute for getting involved in a shoving match during a throw-in.</p>

<p>The game, which eventually became a nine-on-nine contest, was won by the USA 3-0. Christian Pulisic had already scored twice in 37th and 46th minute, respectively to take USMNT 2-0 ahead. After the scuffle, USA added another goal to their name as Ricardo Pepi scored in 78th minute and won the match 3-0.</p>

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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has suspended four players, two each from the USA and Mexico, following a brawl in Nations League semifinal on June 16.

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has suspended four players, two each from the USA and Mexico, following a brawl in Nations League semifinal on June 16. USA had won the game and subsequently became the tournament champion with a 2-0 win over Canada in the final on June 19. From the United States Men's Nations Team (USMNT), Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest were handed out the retribution. Cesar Montes and Gerardo Arteaga have been suspended from El Tri. Also Read: Sergio Busquets set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami McKennie (USMNT) and Montes (Mexico) have been suspended three games each while Dest (USMNT) and Arteaga have gotten a two-game ban. Have a look at the video here: César Montes kicks out at Folarin Balogun and gets a red card. Things escalate and Weston McKennie is sent off too. 😲 10 vs. 10 for the remainder of the match. pic.twitter.com/zkZe8nKDUe — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) June 16, 2023 × The players, who received the red card following the melee have, however, served their automatic bans. The USMNT players during the final and the Mexico players during their third place win against Panama. "Furthermore, the committee has imposed an undisclosed fine on both federations and warned them that more severe sanctions could be taken should incidents occur during their upcoming matches in CONCACAF national team competitions," said the CONCACAF's statement while announcing the suspensions and fines. The first incident happened in the 69th minute, when César Montes tackled USMNT's Folarin Balogun which resulted in a red card for Montes. Just after that Balogun's fall, McKennie got involved in a fight and ended with a torn jersey with red card. The other two players were given red cards in the 85th minute for getting involved in a shoving match during a throw-in. The game, which eventually became a nine-on-nine contest, was won by the USA 3-0. Christian Pulisic had already scored twice in 37th and 46th minute, respectively to take USMNT 2-0 ahead. After the scuffle, USA added another goal to their name as Ricardo Pepi scored in 78th minute and won the match 3-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Football: CONCACAF bans four players following brawl in USMNT-Mexico Nations League semifinal

<p>Copa America, the top men's football tournament for the continent of South America will be moving to a new destination for the 2024 edition. On Thursday, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced that the tournament will take place in the United States and will be co-organised by both federations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2024 edition will witness the participation of 10 teams from CONMEBOL while six teams from CONCACAF will also register their presence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"More and better competitions and for football and its values to grow and strengthen throughout the hemisphere. Without a doubt, both confederations believe in big, and we will work with this orientation," said&nbsp;CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Organising the showpiece event will be the perfect opportunity for the US to have experience under its bag before hosting the FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While teams in CONMEBOL will have to take the regular approach in the qualifying rounds to earn a place in the quadrennial event, the&nbsp;six CONCACAF national teams will qualify through the&nbsp;2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League competition.</p>

<p>"This is a partnership to support the ongoing growth of men's and women's football in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, and will truly be of mutual benefit to both Confederations," said&nbsp;CONCACAF president&nbsp;Victor Montagliani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first instance where the US has participated in Copa America. It has played in the tournament on four occasions previously, viz. 1993, 1995, 2007 and 2016. Meanwhile, Mexico has featured in the tournament 10 times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Argentina are the holders of the Copa America trophy. La Albiceleste under Lionel Messi won the final in 2021, beating arch-rivals Brazil in a thrilling 1-0 contest at the iconic Maracana Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

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Copa America, the top men's football tournament for the continent of South America will be moving to a new destination for the 2024 edition. On Thursday, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced that the tournament will take place in the United States and will be co-organised by both federations.

Copa America, the top men's football tournament for the continent of South America will be moving to a new destination for the 2024 edition. On Thursday, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced that the tournament will take place in the United States and will be co-organised by both federations. The 2024 edition will witness the participation of 10 teams from CONMEBOL while six teams from CONCACAF will also register their presence. "More and better competitions and for football and its values to grow and strengthen throughout the hemisphere. Without a doubt, both confederations believe in big, and we will work with this orientation," said CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × Organising the showpiece event will be the perfect opportunity for the US to have experience under its bag before hosting the FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada in 2026. While teams in CONMEBOL will have to take the regular approach in the qualifying rounds to earn a place in the quadrennial event, the six CONCACAF national teams will qualify through the 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League competition. "This is a partnership to support the ongoing growth of men's and women's football in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, and will truly be of mutual benefit to both Confederations," said CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani. This is not the first instance where the US has participated in Copa America. It has played in the tournament on four occasions previously, viz. 1993, 1995, 2007 and 2016. Meanwhile, Mexico has featured in the tournament 10 times. Currently, Argentina are the holders of the Copa America trophy. La Albiceleste under Lionel Messi won the final in 2021, beating arch-rivals Brazil in a thrilling 1-0 contest at the iconic Maracana Stadium. Read more: Copa America: Lionel Messi's trophy drought ends as Argentina beat Brazil (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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