Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
The report indicates that argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
It further notes that fIFA’s disciplinary committee has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium.
Any player or coach involved in the fracas could face suspension, while the Argentine Football Association (AFA) may also be fined.
Following their 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.
Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved.
It was initially reported by Fifa that Paredes had been sent off by referee Slavko Vincic after he pushed Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat.
Paredes’ red card was removed from the record shortly afterwards and Fifa has confirmed to BBC Sport that no disciplinary action was taken at the time.
Argentina had already had one player dismissed, with Enzo Fernandez receiving a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time.
Fifa had already begun the process of potential disciplinary action against Argentina after 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.
As the final whistle blew in New Jersey, a few Argentina players – including Lionel Messi – slumped to the turf.
Others stood there motionless as Spain’s players raced across the pitch in jubilation.
Rodri, who had been substituted in extra-time, ran over from the dugout to join his team-mates.
As the Manchester City midfielder went past Molina, the Argentina defender appeared to punch Rodri on the arm or stomach.
Rodri confronted Molina, but it was the Argentina player who thrust forward in an aggressive manner.
