Argentina's Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight
PARIS: Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.
Midfielder Leandro Paredes of Argentina, along with several other players, has been suspended and fined for their involvement in altercations with Spanish players during the World Cup final on July 19. The incident occurred when Paredes held onto Spain's Gavi, who was a substitute, and forcibly restrained him, leading to the escalation of the situation. As a result, Paredes has been banned for ten international games and fined $90,000.
Paredes' Argentina teammate Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban and also had to pay a $90,000 fine, while Thiago Almada faced a one-match suspension and a $30,000 fine. Gavi was similarly suspended for a match and fined $30,000. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) was fined $321,000 for violating FIFA's disciplinary code, which included using a sports event for political demonstrations, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures from its supporters.
The conflict between Argentina and Spain dates back to the Falklands War in 1982, when Argentina invaded the British territory. The war lasted 74 days and resulted in significant casualties, with 655 Argentine and 255 British servicemen losing their lives. Three people from the Falkland Islands also died during the conflict. The AFA has stated that they will appeal the suspensions and fines imposed by FIFA.
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