Three Argentina players banned over World Cup final brawl
Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, while the South American nation have been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.
Three Argentine footballers have been banned for their involvement in a post-match brawl following last month's World Cup final against Spain, while Argentina has also been penalized for displaying a Falkland Islands flag after their semi-final win against England. Midfielder Leandro Paredes received the most severe punishment, a 10-match ban and a 90,000 USD (€77,000) fine from FIFA's disciplinary committee.
Defender Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension and the same fine, whereas Thiago Almada faced a one-match ban and a 30,000 USD (€26,000) fine. Coach Roberto Ayala was banned for three matches and fined 30,000 USD. Spain's Gavi also received a one-match ban and a 30,000 USD (€26,000) fine. In addition to the individual bans and fines, Argentina's football association (AFA) faced a hefty 321,000 USD (€275,000) fine for displaying the Falkland Islands banner, 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas', which translates to 'The Falkland Islands are Argentine'.
This fine also included penalties for breaches of FIFA's anti-discrimination regulations, including a temporary suspension of the AFA's ability to host matches at full capacity and a suspended ban for a further match. FIFA stated that 100,000 USD of the fine will be suspended.
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