Leandro Paredes hit with 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl
FIFA has issued significant suspensions and fines to Argentine football players following a brawl during the World Cup final against Spain. Additionally, the Argentine Football Association was fined for the display of a political banner regarding the Falkland Islands during a previous match.
Why it matters
The disciplinary actions underscore FIFA's efforts to curb on-field violence and the politicization of international sporting events.
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (centre) throws Spain’s Gavi to the floor during the post-match melee. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (centre) throws Spain’s Gavi to the floor during the post-match melee. Argentina Leandro Paredes hit with 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended
Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner
Prefer the Guardian on Google Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain , but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.
Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine by Fifa’s disciplinary committee, while Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension and fined the same amount.
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