The Colombian Association of Sports Journalists (ACORD) has called for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to be banned following an altercation with a cameraman.
The incident took place at the end of the world champions’ 2-1 defeat against Colombia on Tuesday. TV cameraman Jhonny Jackson approached Martinez as he embraced another player at the final whistle in what is now standard procedure.
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However, Martinez slapped the camera out of Jackson’s hands.
Jackson told RCN Deportes: “I felt angry, very angry. I was working, just like he was. He was playing and I was shooting with my camera.”
It is not the first time Martinez has come under fire – he was widely criticised for making an obscene gesture after being handed the Golden Glove trophy following some outstanding displays at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
And ACORD has demanded action.
Its president Faiver Hoyos Hernandez said in a statement: “As the journalistic authority in this country, ACORD wants FIFA to produce an exemplary sanction against Mr. Emiliano Dibú Martínez, who is no role model for new generations.”
Despite being at the heart of the controversy, Jackson is happy to move on.
He messaged Martinez on social media, saying: “Dibu, my brother, how are you? I am Jhonny Jackson, the cameraman you assaulted in the match against Colombia.
“I wanted to tell you it is all good, my brother. Everyone has lost a match in their life. This defeat clearly meant a lot to you. But look ahead, Dibu.”
