World Cup: Argentina Face FIFA Charge For “Offensive Behaviour” During Final Match Against France

World champions Argentina are facing FIFA disciplinary proceedings for “offensive behaviour” during the final match against France in Qatar.

According to a FIFA statement, Argentine Football Association has been charged with breaching media and marketing regulations during the tournament.

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association due to potential breaches of articles 11 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 12 (Misconduct of players and officials) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, as well as of article 44 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Regulations in conjunction with the Media and Marketing Regulations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, during the Argentina v. France FIFA World Cup final,” FIFA said in a statement.

FIFA did not name any specific Argentina player, players or support in its proceeding.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez grabbed headlines for making a a lewd gesture after winning the ‘Golden Glove’ trophy and then also mocked France star Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room.