Martinez faces punishment for World Cup final antics as Fifa open proceedings against Argentina for 'rule breaches'

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Martinez faces punishment for World Cup final antics as Fifa open proceedings against Argentina for 'rule breaches'

FIFA have opened proceedings against Argentina for potential violations of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. FIFA also opened an investigation into Emiliano Martinez's World Cup final antics. Argentina won the World cup in a dramatic shootout. Lionel Messi and Co. won on penalties. Emilio Martinez made a crude gesture with the Golden Glove award.

Fifa has opened proceedings against Argentina for 'rule breaches' following the World Cup final. Mexico was already punished for discriminatory chanting. Serbia and Ecuador were punished with partial stadium closures for breaching the discrimination clause and the misconduct clause. Croatia are also being investigated for their own conduct against Morocco. Cristian Romero has defended Argentina's actions. He said people make too much of it.