And to do it to a Madrid player, with multiple UCLs to his name? Is he serious?"

We have no further information to provide you or any further comment to make on this matter at this stage."

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These bans would be served during the World Cup, alongside significant financial penalties. Iff confirmed, the 11 players involved would miss the entire group stage and a potential Round of 16 match.