Trouble As FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Final

Trouble As FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Final

FIFA announced on Friday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behavior” during their World Cup final victory over France last month.

After a thrilling 3-3 tie, the South Americans defeated holders France on penalties in Qatar.

After the game, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with the tournament trophy before being filmed in the locker room mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.

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Argentina may have violated FIFA rules regarding “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play” and “misconduct of players and officials,” according to FIFA.

The Argentine Football Association is also being investigated by FIFA for violating media and marketing regulations.

Croatia is being investigated for potential “discrimination” and “order and security at matches” violations.

Following their third-place play-off victory over Morocco, players appeared to sing a song with fascist overtones.

Defender Dejan Lovren defended himself and his teammates, recently telling AFP it was “a patriotic song which relates to my country, which means that I love my country”.

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