Frings out of semi
Tuesday, 4 July 2006 @ 5:57 AM
Germany will have to do without midfielder Torsten Frings for its semi-final against Italy after FIFA suspended him for a post-match altercation with Argentina's Julio Cruz.
Frings had been cited on video evidence after a review of the post-match fracas which erupted after Germany put Argentina out of the tournament on penalties. Two Argentine players, Maxi Rodrigues and Leondro Cufre, also face sanctions for the melee.
A FIFA statement said Frings was given a two-match ban, with the second match suspended dependent on good behaviour over the next six months. It means he will be able to play if Germany gets through to the final.
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