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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents
- On July 29, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced formal proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association for alleged player assaults during the World Cup final and a non-sporting political banner display.
- Following a semifinal victory over England on July 15, players displayed a banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" , which FIFA is investigating as a prohibited non-sporting demonstration.
- Midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges, defender Nahuel Molina two, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala one following a post-match brawl after Spain's 1-0 victory on July 19.
- All charged individuals have been provided an opportunity to present their positions to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which will issue a decision in due course; those found guilty face potential lengthy suspensions.
- Historical precedent indicates FIFA previously fined Argentina £20,000 for a similar political banner in 2014, underscoring ongoing friction over the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after…
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FIFA opens disciplinary case over Argentina Falklands banner at World Cup
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