FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Argentina over World Cup closing behaviour vs France

FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Argentina over their antics within the closing of the FIFA World Cup in opposition to France in Qatar. Several Argentina gamers have been seen disrespecting France gamers and followers after their World Cup win.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 14, 2023 20:48 IST

Emi Martinez’s antics didn’t sit nicely with many. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: It seems to be like that Argentina have copped the warmth for his or her antics within the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing in opposition to France in Qatar. Argentina, who wildly celebrated their World Cup win at the moment are paying the value after FIFA determined to open disciplinary proceedings in opposition to the crew. FIFA are investigating the facet over their code of conduct that pertains to misconduct in opposition to gamers and officers.

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association due to potential breaches of articles 11 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 12 (Misconduct of players and officials) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, as well as of article 44 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022â„¢ Regulations in conjunction with the Media and Marketing Regulations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022â„¢, during the Argentina v. France FIFA World Cupâ„¢ final,” a FIFA assertion stated on Saturday, 14 January.

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the purpose of controversy within the closing after his wild antics throughout the penalty shoot-out was captured by the TV cameras. Martinez didn’t cease there as he made lewd gestures with the Golden Glove trophy, awarded to him after he took Argentina via 2 penalty shoot-outs.

Videos surfaced afterward from the Argentina dressing room the place the celebrated with a minute’s silence for Kylian Mbappe and his dream of profitable successive World Cups.

FIFA are additionally investigating Argentina for breaching media and advertising reguations, reported AlJazeera.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Jan 14, 2023