Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for their conduct following their World Cup final loss to Spain and during the tournament.
- A disciplinary and ethics prosecutor was appointed to investigate altercations involving multiple Argentina players and staff after the 1-0 defeat at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
- Argentina players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala, face allegations of assault under FIFA's disciplinary code, with Molina also accused of unsporting behavior.
- Argentina's Thiago Almada and Spain's Gavi are also accused of unsporting conduct.
- Penalties under FIFA's code include a minimum one-match suspension for unsporting behavior and at least three matches for assault.
