Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain

Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain. FIFA banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments 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 alongside the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suarez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history. New boss Iraola aims to reignite Liverpool’s title push as season starts Premier League form guide: Ranking the title contenders for 2026-27 season What are the key talking points before Man Utd’s new season? What to know Premier League is back: All to know as the 2026-27 season kicks off Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was handed a seven-game ban while Thiago Almada was given a one-game suspension.

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