For attending a rugby match: the world champion was punished on the bench.

Although he doesn't receive the same praise as Enzo Fernández or 'Dibu' Martínez, the reality is that Nicolás Tagliafico is also essential in the Argentine National Team. Since winning the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Scaloni has not stopped using him in his scheme (the full-back played the first four matches of the 2026 Qualifiers). At his club, Olympique de Lyon, he faces a similar situation. However, he was recently punished by his coach, who did not give him any minutes in the last match against Clermont, for the 9th round of Ligue 1. What happened?

The Argentine player found himself in the eye of the storm after it was reported that he had been harshly sanctioned by his club, following his attendance at the match between Argentina and New Zealand, for the semifinals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Of course, this coincided with his presence on the substitute bench in the match against Clermont. Something unusual considering he is an undisputed starter in Fabio Grosso's team.