FIFA Investigates Argentina’s Actions Following World Cup Semifinal Against England
Argentina’s celebration after its 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal is now under the scrutiny of FIFA.
Football’s governing body confirmed to reporters that its independent Disciplinary Committee is reviewing the match reports from Atlanta to determine potential sanctions regarding the display of the banner “The Malvinas are Argentine” on the field.
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Political demonstrations during matches violate the FIFA Disciplinary Code. Prior to the match, stadium security received clear instructions to prevent fans from entering with any references to the Falklands War (1982) or any provocative messages.
⚖️ Possible Punishments
A warning or formal reprimand.
Fines or other financial obligations.
Repayment of prize money.
Stripping of a title (the most extreme sanction in the document).
The weight of the fines
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For a first offense involving the banner, the punishment varies from R$31,000 (minor cases) to R$62,000 (serious cases), with the fines doubling in the event of a repeat offense.
The AFA may also face penalties due to its fans disrupting the playing of England’s national anthem, chanting “if you don’t jump, you’re English.” Fines for such disruptions during national anthems start at R$31,000 for a first offense and increase to R$47,000 for repeat offenses.
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