Contentious post-match celebration: Following the victory over England, several Argentina players brandished a provocative banner during their on-pitch celebrations. The sign read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," which translates to "The Falklands are Argentinian".
Players involved: Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso were spotted smiling and holding the banner aloft. It is believed to have been thrown on by fans.
Breach of code:
The display represents a direct violation of FIFA's strict stadium code of conduct regarding matches. This policy explicitly prohibits the entry and display of all banners, flags, flyers or apparel with an offensive, discriminatory or political nature.
Potential punishment: Football's governing body is expected to open an investigation and hand down disciplinary sanctions against the Argentine Football Association. In a similar incident in 2014, FIFA fined the federation £20,000 after the squad displayed a similar political message prior to a match.
