{
  "id": 2395767,
  "title": "Argentina's Leandro Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/argentinas-leandro-paredes-suspended-10-matches-by-fifa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:38:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/argentinas-leandro-paredes-suspended-10-matches-by-fifa-1.500648208"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FIFA has suspended Argentina's Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches and fined him $90,000 following clashes with Spain players during the World Cup final. The incident, which occurred after the match where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, involved Paredes grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestling Gavi to the ground. Additionally, Argentina's midfielder Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban and a $90,000 fine, while Thiago Almada was suspended for one match and fined $30,000. Gavi also received a similar penalty for his involvement in the fracas. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) faces a hefty fine of $321,000 for violating FIFA's disciplinary code, which includes using a sports event for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by supporters. The AFA plans to appeal the suspensions and fines.",
  "summary": "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. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended. Boca Juniors player Paredes will be banned for 10 international games and was…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/argentinas-paredes-banned-for-10-games-after-world-cup-clashes",
        "published": "2026-08-21T15:06:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}