Italian Serie A Champions, Juventus have suspended and fined Uruguayan defender, Martin Caceres after he crashed his Ferrari due to drunk-driving.
Martin Caceres
The 28-year-old Uruguay international and Juventus defender, Martin Caceres, was suspended for allegedly drunk driving. Italian media reported that he was over the legal alcohol limit when his Ferrari smashed into a bus stop in Turin.
A Juventus statement read:
"The conduct of Martin Caceres on the night of 28 September represents gross violation of his responsibilities as a Juventus player, as well as damaging the image of the club.
"Juventus will thus take disciplinary action against the player in the form of a fine and his temporary suspension from the first team."
Bianconeri captain, Gianluigi Buffon has thrown his support behind Caceres. "Martin has the total backing of all the squad. He's a guy who has always given his best and he is loyal. He knows he's made a mistake."