PHILIPSBURG — The Argentine Football Association has imposed suspensions on a number of players and staff members of the national team following an incident that occurred during the World Cup final. According to The Athletic, the combined suspension amounts to 21 matches.

The incident took place in the context of the World Cup final. The specific nature of the altercation and the identities of those involved are not further detailed in the available source material.

The suspensions have been imposed by the competent authorities of the Argentine Football Association as a disciplinary measure. The distribution of the suspensions among the various players and staff members involved cannot be determined in detail from the source.

This action follows previous incidents in international football matches in which players and staff have been subject to disciplinary action for conduct outside the normal rules of play.