Yerry Mina: the controversies of the high-tempered Colombian who will face Peru for Qualifiers

Yerry Mina He is one of the best Colombian players today. That no one can doubt. His great presence and contribution in the field is indisputable. However, sometimes his peculiar character plays tricks on him. In fact, the name of the center-back has already been involved in several sports controversies, such as this Saturday, when he starred in a fight with the Argentine Emiliano Buendía in the Everton vs Aston Villa for the Premier League. In less than a week, the high temperament of the coffee ‘Wall’ will be a fact that the Peruvian team will also have to deal with.

The Colombian took the lead at a difficult moment for his team, but could not avoid another defeat.

Of course, in the field he was always very severe when the situation warranted it. He even had a strong exchange of words with Emiliano Buendía, the author of the only goal of the match. Again, the Colombian has an encounter with an Argentine player.

This action was criticized by many Argentine users on social networks, who recalled the crossover that Mina had with ‘Dibu’ Martínez in the penalty shootout of the Copa América 2021 semifinals, where Colombia fell to Argentina and the Everton defender He was one of those who failed. No matter how much later they tried to put cold cloths on the situation, apparently the controversy is still on, especially in the gaucho country.

– Mina, a controversial character-

Many times Yerry Mina He has made his outgoing personality clear. Almost always a smile accompanies him on his face. He loves to dance, especially when he scores goals. Although that has sometimes brought him problems. He also likes to provoke and exaggerate some actions on the court. And when he gets angry, arguments are no stranger to him.

Recently, in August 2021, the Colombian defender starred in a fight with Patrick Bamford in Everton vs. Leeds in the Premier.

Before the end of the first half, Yerry Mina once again had a separate duel with Bamford and the situation became more tense.

Previously, the defender of Everton and the Colombian team has already had other strong crosses during the game. And it is that his fun attitude – mocking for those who confront him – is a quality that displeases many.

Among other most remembered controversies are those that he starred in the recent Copa América. In the quarterfinals of the competition,

Days later, Colombia played the semifinal against Argentina and the 1-1 draw forced a penalty shootout. Once again Mina was the protagonist, although it did not turn out as well as she wanted. “Look, I like you brother”, were the words that ‘Dibu’ Martínez pronounced to deconcentrate the coffee defender in his execution, which ended up failing.

With the Argentine ’10’, the Everton center-back also shared a dressing room in Barcelona, ​​but that did not prevent the heated reaction of ‘La Pulga’.

Without a doubt, His modus operandi to celebrate is not viewed favorably at present. And this has an impact. Happiness while dancing on the field produces -inevitably- the anger of the opponents. Therefore, when they confront him there is always provocation involved.

The peruvian national team, who is measured with his counterpart from Colombia on Friday, January 28, is aware of these peculiar qualities of Mina. Otherwise, it could be detrimental in Barranquilla.

It should be noted that, at an extra-sports level, the Colombian defender has also been involved in controversy. In fact, in September 2019 he was fined by the English Football Federation (FA) for promoting a bookmaker in his country.

Also, lately, Yerry Mina has been very absent from Everton due to constant injuries. Criticism of his name has not been lacking, as this problem has become recurrent with the ‘Toffees’, who would seek the prompt departure of the Colombian in case the situation does not improve.