FIFA bans Argentina players, staff total 21 games; Paredes gets 10 matches

Published Aug 21, 02:47 PM UTC

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FIFA has handed down a total of 21 games in suspensions to Argentina players and staff following a mass brawl after their 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Midfielder Leandro Paredes received the longest ban of 10 matches for grabbing Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and throwing Gavi to the ground. Defender Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games for striking Rodri in the stomach. Thiago Almada received a one-match ban, and team official Roberto Ayala was suspended for three matches. Spain's Gavi also received a one-match ban for unsporting behavior. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) was fined $310,000 and ordered to play its next home match with a 50% stadium closure due to fan behavior, including a Falkland Islands banner displayed after the semi-final win over England. The bans apply only to international matches.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Argentina players, staff banned for combined 21 games after World Cup final brawl

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