Argentina players could face FIFA bans - here's why
FIFA has launched an investigation into violent confrontations between Argentina and Spain players following the World Cup final. Players involved face potential multi-match suspensions under the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
Why it matters
Disciplinary actions against high-profile athletes impact team rosters and set precedents for professional conduct in international sports.
NEW DELHI: Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain could have further consequences, with FIFA launching an investigation into the post-match clashes that broke out after Sunday's final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title, but celebrations were overshadowed by heated confrontations between players from both teams after the final whistle.Heated scenes after the FIFA World Cup finalSeveral Argentina players were involved in confrontations during Spain's celebrations. The visuals of the ugly scenes soon went viral on the social media platforms.Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada were seen wrestling Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in