FIFA probes Thiago Almada, Flamengo target, over World Cup fracas | OneFootball

What happened to Thiago Almada in the World Cup final?

Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final is still a major talking point. That is because FIFA has opened proceedings against the Argentine federation over the team’s controversies during the tournament. Thiago Almada, a Flamengo target, is one of those under investigation.

FIFA has launched an investigation against the federation and Argentina’s players because of the altercation in the World Cup final, as well as other controversies throughout the tournament. The governing body is looking into unsporting conduct, assaults, political demonstrations, and abusive behavior by fans. The information comes from ‘The Athletic’.

What is Thiago Almada’s connection to the FIFA investigation?

After the World Cup final ended, a fight broke out on the pitch at MetLife Stadium. As a result, FIFA is investigating four Argentinians: Leandro Paredes, for three assaults; full-back Molina, for two; assistant coach Roberto Ayala, for one; and Thiago Almada, for unsporting conduct. In addition, the governing body is also keeping an eye on Spain’s Gavi.

Is FIFA investigating the Argentine Federation?

Yes! In addition to the players, the Argentine Federation is also ‘under FIFA’s watch’. Thus, the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) is being investigated for using a sporting event for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, discrimination or racial abuse, and undermining order and security at matches.

What happened to Thiago Almada in the World Cup final?

Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada went after Gavi and Eric Garcia after the World Cup final. Images showed the Argentina players knocking the Spaniards to the ground on the MetLife Stadium pitch. As a result, the other players from both national teams joined the altercation.

Despite the number of people involved in the fight, referee Slavko Vinčić showed a red card only to Leandro Paredes, who is said to have started the attacks. In this way, Flamengo’s target in this transfer window came out of the altercation ‘unscathed’.

How are Flamengo’s negotiations for Almada going?

Flamengo remain in active talks to sign Thiago Almada from Atlético de Madrid (Spain). Before the 1-1 draw with Internacional on Wednesday (29), football director José Boto reiterated his confidence about the midfielder’s arrival.

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