The Panamanian Football Federation said Thursday FIFA had banned its boss Manuel Arias from performing his functions for six months for calling a player "fat."
- FIFA has banned Manuel Arias, president of Panama's soccer federation, for six months for calling midfielder Marta Cox 'fat' after she criticized the national team setup.
- The ban prevents Arias from participating in several upcoming men's national team games, including Nations League matches and World Cup qualifiers.
- Vice President Fernando Arce will serve as interim leader of the federation during Arias's suspension, which ends on July 14, 2025.
- Marta Cox recently signed with Fenerbahce and scored during the Women's World Cup, despite Panama's loss to France.
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