FIFA’s hammer falls on Argentina after World Cup chaos

FIFA has come down hard on Argentina after a series of controversial incidents surrounding their World Cup campaign, handing out lengthy suspensions and a six-figure fine.

Key points

• While a further $100, 000 has been suspended, of the $321, 000 penalty, $100, 000 must be directed towards anti-discrimination campaigns.
• Argentina have additionally been fined £235, 647 ($321, 000) over a political banner displayed by their players after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England in Atlanta.
• The banner read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" "The Falklands are Argentine" referring to the Falkland Islands, a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic.
• Paredes was sent off during the post-match chaos after grabbing Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat before pushing substitute Gavi to the ground.
• With Argentina earning $34 million in World Cup prize funds, FIFA's disciplinary action has ensured that their turbulent tournament will carry a high cost long after the final whistle.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit with a 10-match ban for his role in the ugly scenes that followed the World Cup final defeat to Spain in New York/New Jersey.

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Paredes was sent off during the post-match chaos after grabbing Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat before pushing substitute Gavi to the ground. His Argentina team-mate Nahuel Molina has received a seven-game suspension after becoming involved in the confrontation and attempting to knock Spain captain Rodri over as he ran past.

While Argentina coach Roberto Ayala has additionally received a one-game ban after appearing to attempt to punch Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, thiago Almada has been suspended for one match. Gavi, who was involved in the confrontation, has additionally been given a one-match suspension. Rain, thunderstorms and solid winds forecast throughout upper and central Pakistan.

For context, the disciplinary action comes after a fiercely contested final in which tempers boiled over, with Argentina additionally losing Enzo Fernandez to a red card during the match. But FIFA's punishment does not stop there.

Meanwhile, the banner read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" "The Falklands are Argentine" referring to the Falkland Islands, a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. President Zardari for further strengthening Pakistan-China economic, trade cooperation.

For context, the banner was placed on the pitch in front of the Argentina supporters and remained there for a number of minutes as the players celebrated their victory before being removed by a member of the backroom staff.

FIFA regulations prohibit political messaging at matches, and the fine additionally relates to discrimination and racist abuse by Argentina supporters.

Argentina have additionally been ordered to play their next two home matches with stadium capacity limited to 50 per cent.

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