Fifa to review 'disgusting' brawl at end of World Cup final

Fifa to review 'disgusting' brawl at end of World Cup final

FIFA will review the "disgusting" brawl at the end of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Violence broke out moments after the full-time whistle, with Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes appearing to throw punches at members of Spain's celebrating squad. Paredes appeared to push Eric Garcia by the throat and hit out at Spain's Gavi, while Nahuel Molina threw hands at Rodri. The match commissioner's report will be reviewed within FIFA, it is understood, before any decision is taken regarding disciplinary proceedings. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Argentina came under heavy criticism for their antics at the end of the game, with former England striker Alan Shearer labelling it as "disgusting". During the match, Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence on Pau Cubarsi. The midfielder went flying into the Spanish defender, sending him hurling up in the air in a challenge that arguably could have been a straight red. Despite the nature of the foul, Fernandez still complained and tried to get his former club teammate and friend Marc Cucurella sent off for appearing to cover a small part of his mouth while speaking to Lionel Messi. LATEST SPORTS NEWS England legend and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer battle as tributes flood in Argentina to be given bank holiday to celebrate losing World Cup final Women's tennis players to undergo sex tests to play on WTA Tour Argentina's behaviour throughout the tournament has raised scrutiny, particularly in their semi-final against England. After beating the Three Lions 2-1, Argentina's players paraded a banner proclaiming Argentinian sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The act was allegedly in direct contravention of Article 34.3 of the tournament regulations. FIFA has previously taken a hard line with political gestures, such as telling the English FA that Harry Kane would start with a yellow card if he wore a "OneLove" rainbow-themed armband at the 2022 World Cup in

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Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes could face FIFA action after violent scenes that followed defeat by Spain