FIFA is launching an urgent investigation against Argentina… and is starting to hear statements from those involved

FIFA has decided to launch an investigation into the events following the match between Argentina and England, regarding the tango players’ celebrations to qualify for the World Cup final.

It comes after the British Prime Minister called on FIFA to investigate Argentina’s national team after its players held up a banner containing political language during a World Cup semi-final match.

After a frenetic game in which the tango dancers beat England 2-1 in the semi-final, the pitch was transformed from a football celebration into a platform for a provocative political message, with the Argentinian players celebrating by raising the banner;The Falkland Islands are Argentine“.

The newspaper revealedcome onThe International Football Federation (FIFA) has decided to launch an official investigation to gather information and hear statements from those involved in the raising of the “Falkland Islands without Argentina” banner, according to what was initially circulated before its final form was determined.

The Spanish periodical continued. “After their victory in the semi-finals of the World Cup, the players of the Argentine national team took down the banner on the field, which read: “The Falkland Islands are Argentine”, and added:

According to the newspaper, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) will punish the actions of its players due to their clarity, boldness and clear violation of the regulations, because the FIFA regulations are clear and unambiguous and do not allow politically motivated behavior, and this applies to all tournaments, especially the World Cup because of its great importance.

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He noted that two sanction scenarios are currently being explored: a financial fine and suspension from the game, while all indications point to the first scenario. In a few hours, the Argentine Federation will receive an official notification and the door will be opened to hear the statements and arguments of those involved, and all indications are that the fine will be a financial penalty for the Federation, especially the Federation. is responsible for placing the flag on the pitch.

In turn, he confirmed.The AthleticThe players’ gesture is in stark contrast to the statements made by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni days before the match against England, where he played down the political and protest importance of the match and said: “It’s just a football match.” But the players welcomed the gesture and moved to take commemorative photos behind it during the celebrations.

The newspaper explained that there are precedents for both sides, but all indications are that such a financial penalty was imposed during a similar incident during a friendly match between Argentina and Slovenia, which involved the raising of a banner with the same message. Time is limited to resolve the issue outside of sport, but FIFA will begin procedures immediately.