India, July 17 -- FIFA has decided to open an investigation into Argentina players' display of a political banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England. Lisandro Martinez and unused substitute Giovani Lo Celso held up a banner that read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas". It means "The Falklands are Argentinian" while celebrating the victory on the pitch. The pair waved the banner to fans in the stands.

The Argentine Football Association were also fined 20,000 pounds by FIFA in 2014 for holding a similar banner before a friendly against Slovenia.

In a statement, a FIFA spokesperson said, "As is standard procedure, FIFA's independent disciplinary committee is currently assessing the match reports and considering the relevant circu...