BREAKING : FIFA have investigated Argentina after the game for celebrating with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands and asserting sovereignty over the disputed territory.
They have made the decision to fine England for their involvement in the game, Argentina will start the final with a 1 goal lead and Spain will play without a goalkeeper.
Messi is said to be furious that the lead is not enough of an advantage and reiterated that the ruling demonstrates that nothing is handed to them on a plate.
When a South Korean player held up a political sign about his country's territorial dispute with Japan at the 2012 Olympics, FIFA decided to suspend him for two matches.
Will FIFA punish the Argentine players who waved a political banner after their match against England?
@ConnCFC@CFCKhris Agree but given last night, consistent racism/disrespect, twerking for Madrid, Pastore being a clown he would be lucky not to leave Stamford Bridge in a box
French players were not allowed by FIFA to wear a black armband as a sign of respect for their manager Didier Deschamp’s mum dying, but I’m sure absolutely nothing will be done about this
Every Argentine player in the English Premier League who took part in this ugly anti-British display should be stripped of their UK work visa. There should be zero tolerance for this.
I am sorry, I know I should be supporting Argentina against England, but the blatant rigging of the entire competition by Fixing It For Argentina means I just can't do it.
The referee for tonight’s game is known for letting the game flow
What this means is, Argentina will be allowed to kick us off the park and the second we do the same back it’ll be fouls and bookings
The period of reflection was weak. Selling for profit to strengthen a direct rival, and undoubtedly to be replaced by someone who is a downgrade.
Just because Alonso is here, let’s not ignore the track-record and the fact that the people in power are still there.
Oh yay another 19 year old winger with no real experience now expected to compete at the highest level of the premier league... yippee... What could possibly go wrong here!
(Nothing against Quenda as such, more a general issue with the continued lack of experience we have)
I’ve never been a Soccer fan but WOW I’ve watched most of the tournament and this World Cup has amazed me. Here are some things I’ve realized about the sport:
1.) Soccer is wildly physical. These players push, shove, and beat the shit out of each other & a lot of it goes unnoticed by the refs. You gotta be extremely durable to thrive on the pitch
2.) So much theater. These guys sell being “hurt” better than some of my peers in the WWE
3.) Penalty kicks are fkn insane. PK’s gotta be the most exciting/fucked thing in all of sports. Imagine being a goal keeper?? Soccer goes from team sport to individual sport QUICKLY, probably a mental nightmare for the athletes who lose on behalf of an entire country from a tiny mistake
4.) The referees can completely screw the game, the players, and entire nations with one call. That sucks
5.) This event may be the closest thing to world unity. All eyes on these athletes on the biggest stage in the world. Superstars are made. Careers forever changed
New fan 🙋🏼♂️