FIFA have launched disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falklands banner displayed by players after the England match alongside a number of other alleged breaches including discrimination, racist abuse and objects being thrown by supporters.
Two Argentina players, Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, along with Argentina coach Roberto Ayala, have also separately had proceedings opened against them over allegations of assault following the ugly scenes that marred the World Cup final against Spain.
A number of Argentina’s jubilant squad, including Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez and Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, lifted a controversial banner touting their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands after their World
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