<p>FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/argentina-only-no-2-in-new-fifa-rankings-led-by-brazil-1174106.html" target="_blank">Argentina </a>for "offensive behaviour" during their <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-leads-argentina-to-fifa-world-cup-glory-at-long-last-1172962.html" target="_blank">World Cup final triumph over France</a> last month.</p>.<p>The South Americans downed holders France on penalties in Qatar after a dramatic 3-3 draw.</p>.<p>Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.</p>.<p>FIFA said Argentina had potentially breached rules regarding "offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play" and "misconduct of players and officials".</p>.<p>World football's governing body is also investigating the Argentinian FA over breaching media and marketing regulations.</p>.<p>Croatia are being investigated for potential violations of "discrimination" and "order and security at matches" rules.</p>.<p>Players appeared to sing a song with fascist connotations following their third-place play-off victory over Morocco.</p>.<p>Defender Dejan Lovren defended himself and his teammates, recently telling <em>AFP </em>it was "a patriotic song which relates to my country, which means that I love my country".</p>
<p>FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/argentina-only-no-2-in-new-fifa-rankings-led-by-brazil-1174106.html" target="_blank">Argentina </a>for "offensive behaviour" during their <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-leads-argentina-to-fifa-world-cup-glory-at-long-last-1172962.html" target="_blank">World Cup final triumph over France</a> last month.</p>.<p>The South Americans downed holders France on penalties in Qatar after a dramatic 3-3 draw.</p>.<p>Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.</p>.<p>FIFA said Argentina had potentially breached rules regarding "offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play" and "misconduct of players and officials".</p>.<p>World football's governing body is also investigating the Argentinian FA over breaching media and marketing regulations.</p>.<p>Croatia are being investigated for potential violations of "discrimination" and "order and security at matches" rules.</p>.<p>Players appeared to sing a song with fascist connotations following their third-place play-off victory over Morocco.</p>.<p>Defender Dejan Lovren defended himself and his teammates, recently telling <em>AFP </em>it was "a patriotic song which relates to my country, which means that I love my country".</p>