Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson has been handed a two-match ban following his crimson card in opposition to Flamengo on the Membership World Cup, FIFA have confirmed.
Jackson was despatched from the pitch in Philadelphia after approaching as an alternative to a studs-up sort out on Ayrton Lucas.
It was Jackson’s second crimson card in 4 matches as Chelsea misplaced 3-1.
“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the next sanction on Chelsea’s participant Nicolas Jackson who was despatched off on account of a direct crimson card in the course of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 match between his staff and CR Flamengo at Lincoln Monetary Area, Philadelphia, on 20 June 2025…” FIFA mentioned in a press release.
“2-match suspension for breach underneath article 14 paragraph 1 e) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This determination is ultimate and binding and can’t be appealed.”
Jackson apologised for his actions on social media after the match.
“I wish to make an apology. To the membership, the employees, my teammates, and all of the followers watching, I allow you to down,” Jackson wrote on Instagram.
“One other crimson card … and actually, I am so indignant at myself. I work very arduous on daily basis to assist the staff to not put us in this type of scenario. I nonetheless do not absolutely perceive the way it occurred. However one factor is obvious: it wasn’t intentional. Only a soccer second that went the fallacious method.
“No excuses. I take full accountability. I am going to replicate, I am going to develop, and I am going to come again stronger for the badge and for everybody who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.”
Chelsea face ES Tunis on Wednesday morning, the place defeat will see them knocked out of the match.
