FIFA severely punishes Argentina over disorder at the final
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) disciplinary committee imposed official financial and organizational sanctions on the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Due to the recorded violations and the disorder that occurred after the final, the organization was fined a total of 321,000 US dollars and restrictions were imposed on fan attendance at the national team’s next home matches.
Details of the financial penalty and stadium restrictions
According to FIFA’s statement, 100,000 dollars of the imposed 321,000-dollar fine must be allocated directly to programs combating discrimination in football.
In addition, the Albiceleste will play its next two home matches with attendance limited to 50 percent. Part of the sanction—100,000 dollars and one restricted match—is currently suspended on probation.
FIFA’s sanctions against Argentina
Sanction category | Penalty and conditions imposed |
Total fine | 321,000 US dollars (approximately 275,000 euros) |
Anti-discrimination allocation | Of the fine, 100,000 dollars will be allocated to a dedicated anti-discrimination fund |
Fan attendance restriction | The next 2 home matches will be played at 50% capacity with spectators |
Suspended portion | A 100,000-dollar fine and 1 restricted match were suspended on probation |
Triggering factor | A dispute and player misconduct following the World Cup final |
Clash following the final
The measures were imposed after several Argentina national team leaders, notably Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and Nahuel Molina, actively took part in a dispute with Spanish players following the final.
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