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VIDEO: Argentine goalkeeper refuses to save penalty in protest against referee

An Argentine goalkeeper, Gustavo Tesonotte, refused to save a penalty in Bolivia in protest against a referee, who was later suspended over the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-argentine-goalkeeper-refuses-to-save-penalty-in-protest-against-referee/

VIDEO: Argentine goalkeeper refuses to save penalty in protest against referee

In an unusual incident during a match in Bolivia, Argentine goalkeeper Gustavo Tesonotte refused to attempt a save from a penalty kick, reportedly as a protest against referee Arteaga. Without assuming his position, Tesonotte stood aside as the spot-kick was taken, leading to a bizarre scene on the field. The goalkeeper's decision was reportedly a reaction to a refereeing decision that had upset him and his team.

Following the incident, the Bolivian Football Federation’s National Referees Commission suspended referee Arteaga. Tesonotte's protest has garnered attention as one of the more unusual forms of player dissent against a match official in football.

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