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Marcos Rojo Receives Four-Match Ban for Violent Incident

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Adam Moha

18 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Marcos Rojo faces four-match ban for violent incident in Argentina, hitting River Plate's Lucas Martinez Quarta and insulting referee.

Marcos Rojo Receives Four-Match Ban for Violent Incident
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Marcos Rojo's Fiery Temperament Lands Him in Trouble Again

Chaotic Sequence of Events in Argentina

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has been handed a four-match ban following a chaotic sequence of events in Argentina. The veteran centre-back was sanctioned after a violent incident during a high-stakes clash between Racing Club and River Plate.

Violent Incident and Red Card

During Sunday's heated league encounter, the 36-year-old was caught hitting River Plate's Lucas Martinez Quarta in the face, leaving officials with no choice but to brandish a straight red card. The match, which River Plate eventually won 2-0, escalated further due to his reaction.

  • Marcos Rojo received a four-match ban
  • He was caught hitting Lucas Martinez Quarta in the face
  • The match ended with a 2-0 win for River Plate
The official match report noted that he confronted the referee and insulted him before making his way to the dressing room.

Mounting Disciplinary Issues

Rojo has once again found himself at the centre of a disciplinary storm. Rather than leaving the pitch quietly, the former Argentina international launched into a furious tirade.

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