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FIFA Probes Argentina After World Cup Final Chaos
22 Jul
Summary
- FIFA is investigating Argentina for potential breaches post-World Cup final.
- Several players and staff face sanctions for incidents after the Spain match.
- A controversial banner about the Falklands is also under FIFA assessment.
FIFA has initiated an investigation into Argentina's conduct after their World Cup final defeat to Spain. A disciplinary and ethics prosecutor has been appointed to examine potential breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code stemming from post-match incidents at MetLife Stadium.
Incidents under review include on-field confrontations and a controversial banner displayed by players, referencing the Falkland Islands, which has drawn criticism. Several Argentine players and staff members could face significant sanctions if found guilty, and the Argentine Football Association is also subject to potential financial penalties.
Notably, a red card issued to midfielder Leandro Paredes during the match's aftermath was later removed from FIFA's official records, meaning any potential suspension for him would arise from a retrospective investigation. FIFA is also separately assessing reports from the semi-final against England concerning the Falklands banner.
Former England internationals Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney have criticized Argentina's behavior, describing it as 'disgusting' and 'poor.' However, Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, stated after the game that his team 'knows how to lose' and accepts the defeat gracefully.
