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Juan Carlos de Santos

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina for World Cup final scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for their behaviour towards Spanish players after losing the World Cup final, as well as showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.

The list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes “discriminatory chants and gestures” by fans, alleged assault by an assistant coach after the final and “throwing of objects by spectators in relation to several matches” at the World Cup.

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