Fifa to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl
World soccer's governing body Fifa has appointed
a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that
erupted after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World
Cup final.
Tensions boiled over after Spain secured
their second World Cup title courtesy of an extra-time winner from
winger Ferran Torres. Argentina had already been reduced to 10 men in the
93rd minute of normal time when Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second
yellow card.
At the final whistle, Argentine midfielder
Leandro Paredes clashed with several Spanish players, including defender Eric
Garcia and midfielder Gavi, triggering a broader brawl between the
two sets of players.
The teams exchanged shoves and had to be
physically separated, with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni trying to calm down
the players at the end of the ill-tempered encounter.
No timeframe was given for the conclusion of
the investigation.
