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Leandro Paredes and two teammates receive 10-match bans after World Cup final brawl
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Leandro Paredes and two Argentina teammates face 10-match bans after a World Cup final brawl, alongside a major fine for a political banner display.

  • FIFA issued a 10-match suspension to Leandro Paredes following his role in the World Cup final brawl against Spain.
  • The Guardian reports that Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada were also banned, while ESPN noted the inclusion of Spain's Gavi in the disciplinary list.
  • The Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 separately for a political banner displayed after the semifinal victory over England.
  • It remains unclear whether the bans apply strictly to international tournament qualifiers or include upcoming friendly matches.

FIFA has imposed 10-match suspensions on Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada following a physical altercation at the end of last month's World Cup final. While both ESPN and The Guardian confirm these disciplinary actions, the outlets differ slightly in their focus: ESPN emphasizes the heavy individual penalties, whereas The Guardian clarifies the involvement of multiple players including Gavi. This escalation follows a separate $321,000 fine levied against Argentina for the team's display of a Falkland Islands-related banner after the semifinal. These sanctions indicate a shift in how FIFA handles post-match conduct, though the long-term impact on team rosters remains to be seen as the next qualifying window approaches.

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