MEXICO CITY Mexico have demanded an indefinite ban on the Trinidad and Tobago defender they blame for inflicting a long-term injury on striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco.
Blanco, Mexico's top player, is expected to be out of action for up to six months with a knee injury sustained during Sunday's 7-0 World Cup qualifying win over Trinidad, when he was tackled by Ancil Elcock.
Elcock was sent off for the challenge, in which he appeared to lunge feet first at Blanco's right leg.
The challenge resulted in a penalty, from which Mexico scored their final goal.
"This federation asks for the indefinite suspension of Ancil Elcock," said the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) in a statement sent to the North and Central American Football Confederation (CONCACAF).
"The FMF expresses its indignation and sadness at the brutal aggression suffered by Cuauhtemoc Blanco on the part of Ancil Elcock and the Trinidad and Tobago team.
"This deed goes against every sporting principle and is a blow to the philosophy of FIFA." The letter was addressed to CONCACAF President Jack Warner, who is from Trinidad, and also demanded financial compensation to pay for Blanco's medical bills.
Mexico and Trinidad will meet twice more in the World Cup qualifiers next year.
Both have already made sure of their places in the six-team final round of the qualifying tournament.
(Reuter)