Argentina, Giovani Lo Celso, Nicolas Otamendi and FIFA
After Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final
Argentina could face FIFA punishment after Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Otamendi displayed a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner during celebrations after beating England. The political Falkland Islands message was shown on the pitch after the semi-final comeback.
IFAB and FIFA rules ban political slogans, flags and symbols from equipment and stadium materials. The incident comes after Argentina’s Falklands chants already drew scrutiny, adding a disciplinary risk before Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain.