[Saba Sports News] FIFA officially announced the other day that its Disciplinary Committee will investigate the post-match altercation between Argentina and Spain to verify whether any violations occurred. It is reported that after assessing the match report of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, FIFA has appointed an investigator in accordance with Article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code to probe potential breaches of the Code arising from the post-game incident. Further details will be released by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee upon completion of the investigation report. In the World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to claim the title. After the final whistle, Leandro Paredes grabbed Eric García Martret in a chokehold and shoved Gavi violently, sparking a large-scale brawl involving both sides. The incident is said to have originated with Nahuel Molina: as Spanish players rushed onto the pitch to celebrate, Molina punched Rodri, who then confronted him, triggering the subsequent melee.
Article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code explicitly covers offensive conduct and the principles of fair play. The acts of the involved players and staff may be classified as “breaches of fundamental ethical standards” and “conduct prejudicial to the reputation of football or FIFA”. The Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor shall take aggravating and mitigating circumstances into comprehensive consideration when handing down rulings, and holds the authority to issue worldwide suspension orders.