FIFA opens proceedings against Argentina for their actions during World Cup final win over France

FIFA has announced that it is launching an investigation into the actions of the Argentine team after they beat France on penalties to win the 2022 World Cup final.

The world governing body has “opened proceedings” against the Albiceleste for possible violation of several clauses of FIFA’s disciplinary code during and after the main event, namely fair play clauses and player misconduct.

Argentina’s World Cup hero Emiliano Martinez has continued his excellent form with a brilliant point-blank save against Leeds, with Lionel Messi scoring an impressive goal and showing off his footwork in his first game back for PSG.

FIFA opened a process against Argentina for possible breaches of fair play and misconduct

The FIFA statement said: The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Argentine Football Association for possible infringements of articles 11 (Offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play) and 12 (Misconduct of players and officials ) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. as well as article 44 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Regulations in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Marketing and Media Regulations, during the FIFA World Cup final Argentina v. France.’

Emi Martínez was criticized for her actions

Scenes from the Argentine team’s celebrations quickly went viral as the soccer-mad nation won its third title, with footage of Martinez winning the Golden Glove award becoming particularly notorious.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper was also photographed several times appearing to taunt defeated striker Kylian Mbappe, despite the PSG star scoring a hat-trick and converting his penalty in the shootout.

He was seen holding a toy baby with the striker’s face glued on, as well as calling for a minute’s silence in the dressing room after the game in honor of Mbappé’s death.

Referee Szymon Marciniak showed yellow cards to five Argentinian players, with one booking for Martínez during the fateful penalty shootout in which he was seen dancing after the French missed and kicking the ball before penalties.

And the party continued for several days after Messi and company lifted the iconic trophy, with the players flying back to Buenos Aires to be overwhelmed by four million jubilant Argentine fans.

Lionel Messi led the Albiceleste beat France on penalties after a throbbing 3-3 draw

If the Albiceleste plead guilty to the charges against them, the Argentine Football Association could face a hefty fine.

However, the winners were not the only team to draw FIFA’s attention, as Ecuador and Serbia were penalized with partial stadium closures for breaching the discrimination clause, and Serbia also breached the misconduct clause.

Mexico has been fined 100,000 Swiss francs and must play a match behind closed doors due to discriminatory chants, while FIFA has opened proceedings against Croatia for possible misconduct and misconduct offences.

FIFA has also sanctioned three other football associations, as well as opening proceedings in Croatia.