The FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioned seven Argentine players and the AFA after incidents during the 2022 World Cup final. Leandro Paredes received 10 matches suspension and 90,000 dollars, while Gavi was fined 30,000 dollars and suspended for one match. The AFA was fined 321,000 dollars for violating Disciplinary Code articles.
Player and AFA Sanctions
FIFA imposed sanctions for unsportsmanlike conduct during the final against Spain. Nahuel Molina was sanctioned with seven matches and 90,000 dollars, while Thiago Almada received a 30,000-dollar fine. Roberto Ayala, a technical staff member, was punished with three matches and 30,000 dollars. The AFA was fined 321,000 dollars for displaying pro-Malvinas banners and discriminatory chants.
Impact on Argentina
Argentina must play its next two home matches with 50% spectator capacity. FIFA ordered 100,000 dollars from the fine to be allocated to an anti-discrimination plan and suspended part of the sanction. Affected players must serve their penalties in upcoming international matches.
