FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner
FIFA says the cases include assault charges and allegations of unsporting behavior, with suspensions possible if Argentina officials are found guilty.
- On July 29, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced formal proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association for alleged player assaults during the World Cup final and a non-sporting political banner display.
- Following a semifinal victory over England on July 15, players displayed a banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" , which FIFA is investigating as a prohibited non-sporting demonstration.
- Midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges, defender Nahuel Molina two, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala one following a post-match brawl after Spain's 1-0 victory on July 19.
- All charged individuals have been provided an opportunity to present their positions to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which will issue a decision in due course; those found guilty face potential lengthy suspensions.
- Historical precedent indicates FIFA previously fined Argentina £20,000 for a similar political banner in 2014, underscoring ongoing friction over the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
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FIFA Disciplinary Committee will review several meetings of South American bichamp Argentina, which failed to revalidate the world title, losing in the final with the European champion Spain (-0, after extension), on July 19
The Fifa announced that it had opened a disciplinary procedure against Argentina following the banner deployed by its players after the World Cup semifinal against England.
Fifa opened disciplinary proceedings to analyze two cases involving Argentina in the World Cup: the Malvinas strip displayed by the players after the victory over England in the semifinals and the fight against the Spaniards after the defeat in the decision. The entity will also investigate the Argentine Federation other possible violations, such as misconduct, discrimination and violation of order and security.
The Toronto Star
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after…
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