After both Colombia, out of political unrest, and Argentina, after a rampant corona, jumped off, the Copa America was saved at the last minute by Brazil taking over the championship.
Martins was one of three players who tested positive for covid-19 ahead of the 1-3 loss to Paraguay on Tuesday night.
Martins took to Instagram and directed his anger at the South American Football Association Conmebol: “Thank you for this Conmebol.
It's entirely your fault.
What should you do if someone dies?
The only thing that matters to you is money.
Is a player's life not worth anything ", Martins wrote and quickly deleted the post and apologized, according to Reuters.
A total of five players in Bolivia became infected
Conmebol now suspends Martins of a match and fines him SEK 172,000.
Since he wrote the post, two more Bolivian strikers have been infected with covid-19.
According to the Brazilian Minister of Health, 27 players and leaders have tested positive for covid-19 in the oldest football tournament in the world for national teams, which had its first edition as early as 1916.