FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle

FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. The ban for Paredes - who grabbed Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground - ranks with the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suárez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history [1].

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1. abc7.com · FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle Aug 22, 2026

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