Mali captain Traore suspended for inciting ‘rebellion’ in team

Mali captain Hamari Traore has been suspended for inciting “rebellion” after the publication of a letter criticising the national federation, an official told AFP on Tuesday.

Real Sociedad defender Traore was among the international players who published a letter last month deploring “poor management” and lack of professionalism among officials in recent years.

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The players threatened to boycott the national team if the federation fails to remedy the crisis that, they say, Malian football is going through.

The letter, which was addressed to supporters, caused a stir in Mali. Traore failed to respond to a summons to appear before a disciplinary commission.