FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the behavior of…
FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the behavior of members of the Argentine national football team following their 1:0 defeat to Spain in the final of the World Cup, which took place on July 19 in New York. The probe includes incidents after the final whistle such as physical altercations and disrespectful conduct during the trophy ceremony.
Consensus
- FIFA has initiated a disciplinary investigation into the behavior of players from the Argentine national team after the World Cup final.
- The match ended with Spain defeating Argentina 1:0 in extra time on July 19.
- Leandro Paredes was shown a red card after the final whistle for actions against Spanish players.
- Paredes grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed or struck Gavi.
- Nauel Molina hit Rodri with an elbow.
- Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina's coaching staff, attempted to strike Dani Olmo.
- Argentina's team turned their backs on Spain during the trophy ceremony.
Points of divergence
- Paredes struck Gavi in the face after knocking him down. — vm
- Paredes tore off a substitute player's jersey during the incident. — vesti
- The final was held in New York on July 19. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- FIFA investigating Argentine national team players' behavior after World Cup final, reports Sky Sports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- FIFA investigating Argentine national team players' behavior after World Cup final, reports Sky Sports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- FIFA investigates behavior of Argentina national football team players after World Cup final — Коммерсантъ
- FIFA launches investigation into Argentina national team's conduct after World Cup defeat — Вечерняя Москва
- FIFA to investigate Argentina national team's conduct after World Cup final — Вести
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