Butt poke sparks investigation
SANTIAGO, CHILE — South American soccer officials will open an investigation into the actions of Chile defender Gonzalo Jara — who was caught by TV cameras poking Edinson Cavani’s behind to provoke a red card in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. It could lead to a suspension.
Cavani, Uruguay’s top striker in the tournament, was sent off after the 63rd-minute provocation by Jara. Cavani slapped Jara after Jara put his hand on him, but the referee punished Cavani only.