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FIFA is set to investigate the post-game interactions, according to multiple reports
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- Argentina could face additional sanctions by FIFA after the team erupted into a wild brawl with Spain after the World Cup final
- The punishment could result in three-match suspensions for those involved
- FIFA is investigating the post-game interactions, according to two reports
Argentina may face additional punishment in connection to its wild brawl with Spain following the team’s World Cup final loss.
FIFA is set to investigate the post-match interactions, which happened minutes after the final whistle on Sunday, July 19, The Independent and Sky Sports News report.
After Spain beat the defending World Cup champs, 1-0, Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was sent off for clashing with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi, as Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to try and hit Spain captain Rodri.
Sanctions — including a three-match suspension — could follow.
FIFA is also deliberating whether to issue sanctions after Argentina players unfurled a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands after the team beat England in its semifinal match.
“As is standard procedure, FIFA’s independent Disciplinary Committee is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circumstances before deciding on potential further steps based on the FIFA Disciplinary Code,” a FIFA spokesperson said following the match.
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FIFA’s disciplinary code states that players sent off for violent conduct will be suspended for “at least three matches.”
Misconduct relating to assault, including “elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting at or hitting an opponent” will result in a suspension of “at least three matches or an appropriate period of time.”
During the match, there was one red card — Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off towards the end of extra time in the second half after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Spain’s Pau Cubarsi.
The hard-fought game, in which Argentina had zero shots on goal, had only one score, in the 106th minute, with Spain’s Nico Williams scoring the championship-winning goal.
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