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FIFA Opens Case Over Malvinas Banner as Disciplinary Action Targets AFA and Several Players

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association and several players after Argentina displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" following the semi-final win over England in Atlanta.The action follows alleged tournament breaches including discriminatory chants, delayed kick-offs, security lapses, objects thrown by fans and a brawl at the final in New Jersey where Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time.Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina face assault counts, other players and official Roberto Ayala face unsporting behaviour charges, and Prime Minister Javier Milei defends the display while saying Argentina will pursue the Falklands claim through diplomatic channels.
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