FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

Following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup final, football's international governing body, FIFA, has imposed bans on four players, comprising three Argentinians and one Spaniard. Midfielder Leandro Paredes received the heaviest punishment, a ten-match suspension, while defender Nahuel Molina received a seven-game ban and Thiago Almada a one-game ban.

Spain's Gavi was also penalized. The unrest erupted between the two teams in New York/New Jersey Stadium after Argentina's loss of the World Cup title. Midfielder Paredes, who pushed Spain's Gavi to the ground, faced three counts of assault, while Molina faced two. Both players were also fined $90,000 each. Thiago Almada and Gavi were charged with one count each of unsporting behavior, and Argentina's assistant coach Roberto Ayala received one assault count, a three-game ban, and a $30,000 fine.

Almada and Gavi also received $30,000 fines each. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) faced a total fine of $321,000 for various disciplinary breaches during the World Cup, including displaying a banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) following their semi-final win over England. The AFA was also ordered to limit attendance at their next two home matches to 50% of capacity.