Could Argentina face action after post-final trouble?
Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
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"We are gracious in victory, and we must be gracious in defeat."
— Lionel Scaloni , Athlete
Key People
Dani Olmo is a Spanish winger playing for Barcelona.
A 25-year-old midfielder from Chelsea, Argentina.
Eric Garcia is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Gavi is a young Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Leandro Paredes is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Lionel Scaloni is the head coach of the Argentina national soccer team.
Roberto Ayala is a former Argentine professional footballer and currently an assistant coach.
Thiago Almada is a professional Argentine football player known for his midfield and attacking skills.
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Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
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