FIFA has opened a formal investigation into a multi-player brawl following the World Cup final in New Jersey. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to secure their second world title. The physical altercation marred the post-match celebrations at MetLife Stadium.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to a statement from football's governing body, the disciplinary committee is currently reviewing official match reports. Tempers flared immediately after the final whistle. Video footage showed Argentina defender Leandro Paredes grabbing Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat before pushing substitute Gavi to the turf.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni intervened to separate the players as tensions boiled over. While Lionel Messi shared a brief embrace with Lamine Yamal, the Argentinian squad largely snubbed the newly crowned champions during the trophy presentation.
Based on reports, this marks the second FIFA investigation targeting Argentina within a week. The global governing body is also examining a political banner regarding the Falkland Islands displayed by Argentinian players following their semi-final victory over England.