Every matchweek requires special attention from the game, as player ratings change depending on their performances and different leagues have their Team of the Week after each round.

However, things that happen off the field also have an impact on the game and its updates. Players involved in controversial situations in real life are often removed from the game, which is why another name could be no longer available soon.

Boca Juniors winger Sebastian Villa could be removed from FIFA 23

Boca Juniors winger Sebastian Villa was found guilty of coercive threats and domestic violence against former girlfriend last week, which is why his club looks ready to let him go.

The Colombian player is no longer training with the first team and it looks like a matter of time before he’s officially cut from the squad. Besides, Villa has another pending case in which he’s accused of sexual abuse, gender violence, and attempted homicide towards another woman.

Considering EA Sports FIFA’s reaction to the Benjamin Mendy and Mason Greenwood cases, with both players being removed from the game, one could imagine Villa will also be removed from FIFA 23 soon.

Everything began in April of 2020 when Daniela Cortés filed a report with the police that Villa had punched her and threw her to the ground and began kicking her. Cortés also stated that Villa made threats to do “damage” to her family who lives in Colombia. She published the aftermath of the event on social media showcasing images of the injuries she had suffered.

Upon the guilty verdict Villa must comply with the following or face serving his jail sentence:

• Establish residence and submit to the care of a board of trustees on a quarterly basis.

• Refrain from maintaining any contact with the victim and her family.

• Refrain from abusing drugs or alcoholic beverages.

• Undergo psychosocial treatment and participation in workshops in order to address his problems.

• Pay the sum of 2,501 Argentine pesos for the costs of the process that must be borne by the convicted person.

Boca Juniors reaction to the verdict

Boca Juniors has been grossly criticized for the handling of the Villa domestic violence issue. The club has allowed Villa to play despite this domestic violence case in question and another pending case which happened in May of 2022 where Villa has been charged with sexual abuse, gender violence, and attempted homicide towards another woman named Tamara Doldán.

If Villa is found guilty in the case involving Tamara Doldán, then the player will serve a jail sentence for being a two-time offender. The jail sentence will be automatic.

Upon hearing the verdict, it was reported by ESPN in Argentina that Boca Juniors have only now come to the conclusion that Villa will no longer play for the club. Villa has a contract with the club until June of 2024, but it seems that Boca Juniors has finally decided to separate Villa from the squad.