Could Argentina face action after post-final trouble?
FIFA is considering disciplinary action against the Argentine national football team following aggressive altercations with Spanish players after the World Cup final. The investigation follows reports of physical confrontations involving players and staff at the MetLife Stadium.
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High-profile disciplinary cases in international sports impact the reputation of national associations and set precedents for player conduct on the global stage.
Figure caption, 'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
Football issues correspondent Published 2 hours ago Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
Fifa had already begun the process of potential disciplinary action against Argentina when their players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands following the 2-1 semi-final win against England.
After the 1-0 defeat on Sunday, members of the Argentina team and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players as they began to celebrate their World Cup success.
Any player or coach involved in the fracas at the MetLife Stadium could face suspensions, while the Argentine Football Association (AFA) may also be fined.
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