Tue Oct 15 23:47:24 UTC 2024: ## Argentina’s World Cup Winning Goalkeeper Suspended, Rulli Takes Over Against Bolivia

**Buenos Aires, Argentina** – Argentina’s reigning World Cup and Copa América champion team will be without their star goalkeeper, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, for their upcoming match against Bolivia. Martínez is serving a two-match suspension for violating fair play principles during the September international break.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper was penalized for his actions after Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Chile on September 5th, where he made a provocative gesture with a Copa América replica trophy, similar to his actions after the 2022 World Cup final. He further angered officials by shoving a camera away in frustration during Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Colombia on September 10th.

In Martínez’s absence, Gerónimo Rulli will take over goalkeeping duties for Argentina. Rulli, who previously played for Ajax, will make his sixth appearance for the national team and aims to secure a clean sheet against a less formidable Bolivian attack.

Argentina will be looking to bounce back from their two-game winless streak and solidify their position at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table. The team will hope to maintain their lead over Uruguay, Colombia, and Brazil.

Martínez will return to the national team lineup in November for Argentina’s matches against Paraguay and Peru.

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