FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl
FIFA has issued significant suspensions and fines to Argentina players following a brawl after the World Cup final against Spain. Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban, while the Argentine football federation faces fines for player misconduct and discriminatory fan behavior.
Why it matters
These sanctions represent some of the most severe disciplinary actions in FIFA history, highlighting the organization's attempt to curb on-field violence and discriminatory conduct.
FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World Cup final.The ban for Paredes — who grabbed Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground — ranks alongside the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suarez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was handed a seven-game ban while Thiago Almada was given a one-game suspension.
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