Paredes among Argentines banned for WC brawl
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- Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension and $90,000 fine from FIFA for grabbing Spain’s Eric García by the throat and pushing Gavi, marking one of the harshest penalties in World Cup history.
- Nahuel Molina was banned for seven games and fined $90,000, while Thiago Almada received a one-game ban and $30,000 penalty for involvement in post-final altercations.
- Argentina must play its next home match at 50% stadium capacity due to fan misconduct, with FIFA deferring additional stadium sanctions and a $100,000 fine under probation.
- Roberto Ayala, an Argentina coach, was suspended for three games and fined $30,000, as FIFA charged multiple team personnel over on-field assaults after the final.
- AFA was fined $110,000 for incidents including a political Falklands banner display and discriminatory chants, and ordered to spend $100,000 on anti-racism initiatives despite earning $34 million in prize money.
- Gavi received a one-game ban for Spain, missing their Nations League match against England at Wembley on September 26.
Why it matters: Paredes’ 10-game ban effectively sidelines him from international football through mid-2027, removing a key midfielder during Argentina’s rebuilding phase, while AFA faces reputational and financial costs that could strain resources despite substantial World Cup earnings.
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