Argentina Players, Coach Face FIFA Probe Over World Cup Final Brawl and Falklands Banner

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Argentina Players, Coach Face FIFA Probe Over World Cup Final Brawl and Falklands Banner

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association, three players and coach Roberto Ayala after World Cup final altercations and the Falklands banner parade. Leandro Paredes faces three assault counts, Nahuel Molina two, and Ayala one. Molina, Thiago Almada and Spain midfielder Gavi are also under investigation for unsporting behavior after the final as scrutiny grows.

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