Zlatan Ibrahimovic Says He Would Have Headbutted Paredes After 2026 World Cup Final Brawl
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, former Swedish striker and Fox Sports consultant, reacted to a post-match brawl following the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0 against Argentina after extra time. The altercation involved Spanish players Gavi and Eric Garcia being attacked by Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes. Ibrahimovic criticized Spanish players for not defending their teammate, stating he would have headbutted Paredes and accepted a red card. FIFA initially issued a red card to Paredes but later reversed the decision, leaving him unsanctioned for now. However, FIFA's disciplinary committee may still open proceedings against Paredes for his conduct. The article also notes Ibrahimovic's surprise at the lack of Spanish reaction and includes commentary from analyst Walid Acherchour calling Argentina's behavior shameful.
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