Paredes in fresh controversy: yells at and shoves referee in Copa Sudamericana match

Published Jul 31, 01:38 PM UTC

Just 12 days after the World Cup final post-match altercation, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes has sparked fresh controversy. During a Copa Sudamericana match between Boca Juniors and Chile's O'Higgins, Paredes aggressively confronted Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán, screaming in his face and shoving his arm after Roldán prepared to yellow-card a teammate. Roldán issued Paredes a yellow card. This incident occurs while FIFA is already investigating Paredes and other Argentine players for the World Cup final brawl. Despite the tension, Boca Juniors lost 0-1 in regular time but advanced to the round of 16 via a 4-3 penalty shootout. After the match, Paredes commented on a young teammate's missed panenka penalty, offering support and advice.