FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final scuffle
FIFA has issued a 10-match suspension to Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes following a scuffle during the World Cup final. Several other players from Argentina and Spain, along with a coach, also received varying degrees of disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The severity of these bans highlights FIFA's commitment to enforcing disciplinary standards in high-profile international tournaments.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while Thiago Almada has received a one-match ban.The punishments were not limited to Argentina.Spain midfielder Gavi has also been suspended following the incident.
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