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Peruvian Footballer Receives Red Card for Urinating on PitchIn a bizarre incident that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Peruvian third-division player Sebastian Munoz was shown a red card for urinating on the pitch. The incident occurred during a Copa Peru match between Atletico Awajun and Cantorcillo FC on Sunday.With the game tied at 0-0 in the 71st minute, Atletico Awajun was awarded a corner kick. However, the game was halted due to an injury to Cantorcillo goalkeeper Lucho Ruiz. As the delay continued, Munoz, who was waiting to take the corner, decided to relieve himself on the side of the field.Alert Cantorcillo players spotted Munoz's actions and immediately alerted the referee. The referee, after consulting with the assistant referee, promptly issued Munoz a red card. Munoz was left in disbelief at the decision, but had no choice but to leave the field of play.The incident has sparked a debate about the appropriate punishment for such behavior. Some argue that Munoz's actions were disrespectful and unsporting, while others believe that the red card was an excessive punishment.This is not the first time that a player has been caught urinating on the pitch. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann once jumped over advertising hoardings to relieve himself mid-game, while legendary English striker Gary Lineker defecated during a World Cup match in 1990. However, neither Lehmann nor Lineker were sent off for their actions.Munoz's red card has made him an unlikely member of an exclusive club of players who have urinated or defecated on the pitch. While his actions may have been inappropriate, they have certainly provided a moment of amusement in the often-serious world of football.

Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta's illustrious Olympic career came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday as she was sent off in Brazil's final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024.The six-time women's world player of the year, playing in her sixth Olympics, received a straight red card in the blockbuster clash between Brazil and Spain. The 38-year-old star had already announced that the ongoing Paris Games would be her last major tournament with the national women's football team.Marta's dismissal came in the first-half stoppage time after a harsh tackle on Spain's Olga Carmona. The Brazilian captain was visibly distraught as she walked off the field in Bordeaux, her Olympic dream shattered.Brazil, one of the most successful teams in women's football history, has come close to a historic gold twice, winning silver medals in the 2004 and 2008 editions of the women's tournaments at the Olympics.Marta, better known just by her first name, has smashed a record 119 goals in 200 international appearances with Brazil in her glittering career. In addition to her six Olympic appearances, she has also featured in six FIFA women's World Cups, netting the most FIFA World Cup goals (17).The Brazilian icon also has 13 Olympic goals to her name, one away from matching fellow Brazilian Cristiane's all-time record at the Games.Marta's red card was a cruel blow to Brazil's hopes of reaching the quarterfinals. The Selecao will now face a daunting task against the Netherlands in the knockout stage.