FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following incidents involving players and officials after their World Cup final defeat to Spain and other events during the tournament.
The world football governing body launched the investigation after appointing a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine events that occurred after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in July.
Several Argentina players and members of the backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players following the final, prompting FIFA to review the incidents.
As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, on the recommendation of the prosecutor, FIFA will investigate Argentina players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, as well as assistant coach Roberto Ayala, over alleged assault offences under Article 14 of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code.
Molina is also facing a separate investigation for alleged unsporting behaviour under the same article, alongside Argentina teammate
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