⚠️Alarm bells in Medellín: Nacional could face a ban after Santa Fe

The victory of Atlético Nacional over Santa Fe could have off-field consequences for defender César Haydar. After the controversial disallowed goal for the Bogotá team, the center-back admitted in a press conference that he had been "smarter" in the play—statements that the Dimayor Disciplinary Committee is now analyzing as a possible confession of deceiving the referee.

Background and possible sanctions

The case is reminiscent of his teammate Alfredo Morelos, who was suspended for two weeks and fined after admitting he exaggerated a fall against Boyacá Chicó. If the governing body interprets that Haydar led referee Diego Ulloa into making a mistake, the defender could face a similar punishment for unsportsmanlike conduct, based on the rules regarding "simulation or undue cleverness."

Santa Fe demands formal measures

For his part, Santa Fe president Eduardo Méndez announced a formal complaint to the Colombian Football Federation. The executive emphasized the economic and sporting harm suffered, stressing that the words of the Nacional player confirm the injustice of the final result at El Campín.

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