World Cup: Cameroonian Alex Song Punished By FIFA With 3-Match Ban

FIFA have ruled on a severe punishment for Cameroon player Alex Song, who played harsh during his team's match against Croatia.

Photo: Alex Song punches Mario Mandzukic. Credits: BBC
Apart from the fact that Barcelona FC midfielder, who punched Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic with his elbow in the 40th minute of the World Cup Group A match on 18 June, immediately received a red card, he has been additionally suspended for 3 more matches following the last week incident.

The 26-year-old player has also been fined US$22,300, BBC reports.


Photo: Alex Song receives read card during Cameroon-Croatia match. Credits: BBC
It would be recalled that Cameroon had been previously beaten by Mexico (1-0), and then by Croatia (4-0), which resulted in early exit of Cameroon from the Mundial.

Referring to FIFA statement, The Independent provides that by his actions Song breached article 48 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC).

Thus, the Cameroonian will miss the final group game against Brazil to be held today, so as he will be unavailable for his country's next two official matches.