FIFA will investigate Argentina's behaviour after the World Cup final

FIFA will open an investigation against Argentina for the incidents that occurred after the final whistle, as reported by Sky Sports. The highest football body will investigate the violent conduct of several Argentine players – and some members of Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff.

Several players from both teams clashed in the middle of the field in a scuffle that forced teammates and coaching staff members to intervene. The images show Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes confronting several Spanish footballers, including Eric Garcia and Gavi, in an incident that involved shoves, grabs, and punches.

The British broadcaster mentions three actions that occurred with the match already over. Besides the dispute between Paredes and the two Barcelona players, it also refers to a previous action in which Nahuel Molina hits Rodri as the Manchester City player ran to celebrate the World Cup final victory. Furthermore, Roberto Ayala – a member of Scaloni's coaching staff – struck Barcelona player Dani Olmo in the face when the match had already ended.

During the match, the Spanish players also complained about the hard tackles they received. Luis de la Fuente's footballers called for a second yellow card for Leandro Paredes on several occasions, while Enzo Fernández was sent off after a hard tackle on Pau Cubarsí.

Tension also occurred between Leo Messi and Marc Cucurella. The former Barcelona player asked for a red card for the new Real Madrid player for covering his mouth when addressing the Argentine footballer. A tension that ended with the squabbles at the end of the match and that could have consequences for Lionel Scaloni's players.

The moment of the trophy presentation

Another of the actions that FIFA will focus on is the reaction of the Argentinians at the moment Rodri lifted the cup. The players of the Albiceleste remained on the pitch, but they turned their backs on the Spanish national team players and dedicated themselves to watching the Argentinian fans who had travelled to New York.