Argentina's Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban by FIFA -Credit:Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto, Getty Images FIFA has suspended Argentina pair Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for their roles in the melee that erupted following the World Cup Final. Paredes has received a substantial 10-game suspension, while Nahuel Molina has been issued a seven-game ban. Single-match suspensions have been given to Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira.
Paredes and Molina both drew particular scrutiny for their actions after Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final in New York.
Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warning Dead body found at EFL Championship stadium as police begin investigation -Credit:Sebastian Frej, Getty Images Paredes was captured on video seizing Eric Garcia by the neck and tossing Gavi to the turf. Molina was observed hitting Rodri as he rushed to celebrate. Former Argentina legend Roberto Ayala, who now serves on his nation's coaching staff, was also implicated in the post-game incidents and has received a three-game suspension, while Spain midfielder Gavi has been forced to accept a one-game ban, as per The Mirror.
FIFA has also imposed a $121,000 fine on the Argentina FA after their players showed a Falklands banner following their semi-final victory over England and for discrimination and racist conduct by supporters. Argentina collected $34 million in prize money during the World Cup, but it has been confirmed that $100,000 must be allocated to anti-discrimination initiatives, while an additional $100,000 fine was suspended. To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE The South Americans had been attempting to retain their World Cup crown, which would've marked the first time since Brazil in 1962 that a team had accomplished this feat, but they were completely overwhelmed by Spain.
Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the match, with Ferran Torres netting the winner for the UEFA Euro 2024 champions in extra time. In the immediate aftermath, Wayne Rooney, part of the BBC coverage, said: "Does it surprise you? It doesn't surprise me. We've seen this with Argentina before. It's just not the reaction you want. We've seen some of the reaction after knocking England out in the last round. That's just sad. If you lose a game of football, be graceful and get out of there.
It's really poor from them. " Gary Neville, who was on ITV, echoed that sentiment as he claimed: "They're very competitive and I love that element of them, but [Paredes] has just been a disgrace for the last couple of games, and why the referees have allowed him to continue doing what he is doing. "
