Concacaf Sanctions After Central American Cup Final Incidents

Concacaf has handed down disciplinary sanctions to Guatemalan side CSD Xelajú MC and midfielder Jorge Aparicio following incidents during the second leg of the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup Final.

In a statement released by the confederation, the Concacaf Disciplinary Committee confirmed that it reviewed evidence and documentation related to multiple incidents that occurred during the match on December 3, 2025. As a result, Xelajú MC have been fined an undisclosed amount for breaches of competition security requirements, as well as violations of media and commercial regulations.

Player Jorge Aparicio was also sanctioned, receiving a two-match suspension and an undisclosed fine for making what Concacaf described as an inappropriate and offensive gesture during the Final’s awards ceremony.

In addition, the Committee ordered Xelajú MC to return the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup Fair Play Award, stating that Aparicio’s actions were incompatible with the values and principles the award represents.

Concacaf confirmed that Aparicio’s two-match ban will be served in future editions of Concacaf club competitions in which he is eligible to participate.

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