The Brazilian and Argentine soccer federations have both been fined by FIFA for a brawl between their fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying game in November.
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The FIFA disciplinary panel fined Brazil 50,000 Swiss francs ($A88,000) for "failure to ensure that law and order are maintained" in the stadium.
The Argentine FA was fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($A34,000) for "lack of order or discipline in or around the stadium."
Argentina was ordered to spend 50,000 Swiss francs ($A88,000) on anti-discrimination education projects because of misconduct by fans at two previous World Cup qualifying games.
Fighting among fans at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro delayed kick-off in the game between Brazil and Argentina by 27 minutes in November.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi led the 2022 World Cup champions off the field until the disorder was controlled.
Argentina returned to win 1-0, giving Brazil their first-ever home loss in World Cup qualifying.
In separate cases, the Argentine federation was charged for unspecified "discriminatory behaviour by supporters" at home qualifying games against Ecuador and Uruguay.
The 50,000 Swiss francs fine is "to be invested in a plan against discrimination," said FIFA, who also imposed a suspended fine of the same amount to be activated within six months pending the education program.
Argentina also was ordered to close "at least 50 per cent of the available seats" at a future qualifying game, FIFA said. Argentina next host Chile in September.
Similar charges and sanctions were ordered against Chile, Colombia and Uruguay for fan discrimination at World Cup qualifying games.
Australian Associated Press
