Messi faces Punishment

Pictures by Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency. 

Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Argentina came back at the last minute after falling behind to arch-rivals England in their fight to reach the final. Enzo Fernandez, after receiving a pass from Messi in the 85th minute of the match, beat Jordan Pickford with a great curved shot from outside the box. Then, in the second minute of added time, Messi beat Jade Spence on the right wing and made a perfect cross. Lautaro Martinez, who was unprotected at the far post, broke England's hearts by heading the ball into the net. After writing the story of an incredible comeback, the Albiceleste footballers rejoiced in front of the audience. At that time, they displayed a banner that clearly stated their claim to ownership of the Falkland Islands. Through this, they once again highlighted Argentina's historic claim to sovereignty over the archipelago to the world. Which was the main reason for an armed war between the two countries in 1982. Argentina has repeatedly claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, which lie some 8,000 miles from Britain and 300 miles from the Argentine mainland. However, Argentine footballers could face punishment for displaying political slogans or symbols. FIFA's stadium code of conduct prohibits the display or display of "banners, flags, leaflets, clothing and other items of a political, offensive or discriminatory nature" inside stadiums. Any infringements will result in disciplinary action being taken against the player or team concerned by the tournament's national football association or FIFA. FIFA previously fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 after players displayed banners with the same message before a friendly match against Slovenia in 2014.
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