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Samuel Meade

FIFA release report into Uruguay chasing ref down tunnel as star faces 15-game ban

FIFA 's report has accused Uruguay of "conduct that discredits football" after Jose Gimenez elbowed an official.

The South American nation were dumped out of the World Cup in the group stages. They needed to beat Ghana, which they did, but were relying on Portugal seeing off South Korea. The Asians produced a shock late win, which ensured their place in the last 16 thanks to their superior goal difference.

Uruguay won 2-0 courtesy of goals from Flamengo's Giorgian de Arrascaeta, but were fuming after they were denied a late penalty by referee Daniel Siebert who waved away Edinson Cavani's appeal. Upon discovering their World Cup exit, by the finest of margins, several players made their anger known.

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