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Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 22 August 2026 at 2:14 am

Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain , but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.

Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine by Fifa’s disciplinary committee, while Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension and fined the same amount.

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Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

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