Santiago Gimenez protects football codes: 'If I reveal what Hincapie said, I'd break a pact'

AC Milan forward Santiago Gimenez has once again refused to disclose details regarding his past verbal altercation with defender Piero Hincapie. The incident occurred during Mexico's World Cup match against Ecuador, when Hincapie was sent off after approaching Gimenez with his mouth covered.

At a public event in Mexico, a young fan asked the player about what was said during that intense moment. Gimenez noted with a smile that he is frequently asked this question, but he remains committed to the unwritten rules of the sport.

Everyone asks me the same thing. In football, we have codes: what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. I know that if I said it here, I would break a code, so I cannot say it. Santiago Gimenez

Beyond this, Gimenez is currently focused on recovery after sustaining an ankle injury during Mexico's match against England. The setback comes at a challenging time, as he faces increased competition for his spot at AC Milan following the signing of Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos.

As he prepares to return to the squad under manager Ruben Amorim, Gimenez will need to prove his value to the club once more to reclaim his starting position ahead of the 26/27 season.