The local tournament is facing a serious issue that may affect the following Peruvian team. Last Monday, January 29, it was revealed that some League 1 players were exploring the possibility of retiring from the Bicolor if that were the case Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) The regulations of Liga 1 I Bet You 2024 will not change. The professionals of this sport have spoken out against the rule that teams are allowed to include a maximum of 25 footballers over the age of 21 in their squad.
This rule was announced in 2022 as part of a series of reforms in Peruvian football and will be implemented this season not only in the first category but also in the second division. In light of this measure, some footballers of the local championship, together with the Association of Professional Footballers of Peru (SAFAP), have announced the possibility of withdrawing from the Bicolor, claiming that the FPF does not respect their rights.
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As you remember, the team that leads Jorge Fossati In March they will play two international friendlies against Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic as part of the FIFA schedule. However, this idea of retirement could entail a series of consequences and penalties for the footballers due to a possible call-up to the Peruvian national team or to another country.
What sanctions could players receive if they leave the Peru national team?
If players are called and refuse to attend this call, they will be penalized as this action is punishable Sports law. Article 104.1 classifies this refusal as a “very serious breach”.
The section states that “the unjustified lack of participation in the calls of the national sports teams, as well as the failure to make available to the national teams the athletes who are supposed to be part of them.”
In this sense, the footballers would face a fine of 3,000 to 30,000 euros (equivalent to approximately $32,524.36) and could be banned from their license for a period of 2 to 15 years. Know the sanctions that footballers would receive:
- Fine not less than 3,000.01 and not more than 30,000 euros.
- Prohibition of entry to stadiums or places where tests or competitions take place for a maximum period of five years.
- Permanent loss of the rights to which you are entitled as a partner or member of the relevant society, association or sports organization.
- Suspension of federal license or equivalent temporary qualification for a period between 2 and 15 years.
- Exclusion from holding positions in the sports organization for a period between 2 and 15 years, depending on the violation committed.
Which players have signed so far and asked the FPF not to call them up due to league regulations?
This letter has not yet been sent to the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) as the players are still signing. So far the players appear on the list Paolo Guerrero, Pedro Gallese, Luis Advíncula, Pedro Aquino, Miguel Araujo, Luis Abram and Piero Quispe.
Letter from Peruvian footballers sent to the FPF. Photo: RPP