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 beating England in the semifinals. A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also include “discriminatory chants and […]
FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian FA (Picture: Shutterstock/Getty) FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association after their side’s antics against England and Spain in the World Cup. The footballing governing bodywill look at potential breaches of its code by Argentine players in the World Cup semi-finals and final. After […]
Falkland Islands athletes at the Commonwealth Games have addressed Argentina’s controversisal banner (Pictures: PA/AP) A Falkland Islands athlete at the Commonwealth Games has described Argentina’s controversial World Cup banner as ‘disappointing’. Argentina reignited tensions over the South Atlantic territory after they scored two late goals to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-finals. Following […]
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