Argentina face dsciplinary case on Falklands banner, players' conduct during World Cup final
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LONDON: The FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association (AFA) and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup, including the holding up of a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
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Following Argentina's semi-final victory over England in Atlanta, some players brandished a banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine").
FIFA said using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature was a potential breach of the disciplinary code.
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