The International Federation of Association Football has opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association for alleged offensive player misconduct and violations of fair play at the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium in Qatar to win the World Cup on December 18, 2022.
However, the players could not contain their boisterous celebrations, characterized by running through the interview zone after the game, singing through the official interview area and damaging flimsy partition walls without stopping to speak to international broadcast and print media.
FIFA has now cited its media and marketing regulations for taking disciplinary actions against the misconducts, according to Sporting Tribune.
The disciplinary charges that include “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play” did not specify Emiliano Martinez, who crudely brandished the trophy he received on the field as the best goalkeeper at the World Cup.
