FIFA has shown it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina and the Netherlands following a series of violent incidents in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Friday.
The attack was marred through several heated exchanges, leading the referee to show an overall record of eighteen yellow cards plus one red card in a singles attack.
According to a FIFA statement, the Dutch are being investigated for the team’s behavior, while charges opposing the Argentine football federation relate to player misconduct and “order and security at matches. “
Allegations of team misconduct are not unusual for receiving five yellow cards in an attack and disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Argentina and the Netherlands, FIFA said.
The two federations can get the same fine of 15,000 Swiss francs ($16,000) that FIFA’s disciplinary panel twice imposed on Saudi Arabia at this World Cup for team misconduct.
Argentina’s substitutes and coaches invaded the pitch while the game was confrontational in the latter stages when the Dutch scored two beaten goals to force extra time. There were more heated exchanges on the pitch after Argentina won by consequences after the 2-2 draw.
Lionel Messi was part of a World Cup record of 17 players or members of the coaching staff who received yellow cards or after the game.
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