Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) over several incidents during the World Cup. A primary focus of the investigation is the display of a banner by Argentina players, reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' after their semi-final win against England. This political demonstration is a potential breach of FIFA's disciplinary code, which prohibits non-sporting displays, and the AFA was previously fined for a similar banner in 2014. FIFA is also examining alleged discriminatory chants and gestures by Argentina fans referencing the Falkland Islands, along with other potential breaches such as late kick-offs and security protocol failures. Separately, disciplinary action has been opened against several Argentina players and an assistant coach for their involvement in a post-match brawl following their final World Cup final loss to Spain. In fullFifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidentsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina – here are all the reasons why
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) over several incidents during the World Cup. A primary focus of the investigation is the display of a banner by Argentina players, reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' after their semi-final win against England. This political demonstration is a potential breach of FIFA's disciplinary code, which prohibits non-sporting displays, and the AFA was previously fined for a similar banner in 2014. FIFA is also examining alleged discriminatory chants and gestures by Argentina fans referencing the Falkland Islands, along with other potential breaches such as late kick-offs and security protocol failures. Separately, disciplinary action has been opened against several Argentina players and an assistant coach for their involvement in a post-match brawl following their final World Cup final loss to Spain. In fullFifa open disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidentsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
