FIFA has launched investigations into Argentina for potentially violating several clauses of the disciplinary code during and after the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar.
Most noteworthy was Martinez putting his Golden Glove trophy on his genital area while on stage after receiving his award.
He said that he did what he did as a response to being booed by the French fans, arguing that “pride does not work with me.”
FIFA’s statement
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association due to potential breaches of articles 11 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 12 (Misconduct of players and officials) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code,
As well as of article 44 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Regulations in conjunction with the Media and Marketing Regulations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, during the Argentina v. France FIFA World Cup™ final.