Manager Garcia Suspended for Kicking James Rodriguez During Mexican League Clash
Oscar Garcia Receives Three-Match Ban for Incident Involving James Rodriguez in Liga MX
- Oscar Garcia has been handed a three-match touchline ban
- He kicked Colombia forward James Rodriguez
- This sparked a confrontation between the two teams' players and coaching staff
Oscar Garcia, the former Watford and Brighton manager, has been handed a three-match touchline ban after kicking Colombia forward James Rodriguez during a heated Mexican league encounter.
The incident occurred when Garcia, now managing Guadalajara, retrieved the ball from the touchline and threw it away from Leon midfielder Nicolas Fonseca, who then pushed Garcia towards the substitutes’ bench.
This sparked a confrontation between the two teams’ players and coaching staff, with Garcia kicking Rodriguez on the back of the legs in the chaos.
The 51-year-old, who was sent off for his actions, issued an apology after the Liga MX match, which Leon won 2-1.
Garcia, who has also managed clubs such as Maccabi Tel Aviv, Red Bull Salzburg, Olympiakos, and Celta Vigo, took over as Guadalajara boss in December.
Rodriguez, 33, who has previously played for Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Everton, joined Leon on a free transfer earlier this month.
