FIFA says Leandro Paredes did NOT get red card sparking World Cup final brawl
FIFA has declined to sanction Argentina's Leandro Paredes following a post-match brawl in the World Cup final, despite an ongoing investigation.
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FIFA has opened an investigation into trouble following the World Cup final involving the Argentina team. While the governing body will not sanction Leandro Paredes for now, reports indicate that Argentina players turned their backs to Spain during the trophy celebrations.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and BBC emphasizes the lack of immediate punishment for Paredes and the opening of the official probe. Simultaneously, ESPN and The Times of India highlight statements from Spain's Gavi, who suggests that Argentina players should not be punished or suspended for the clash.
Future developments depend on the outcome of the FIFA investigation into the post-final events and the viral footage of the players' conduct during the celebrations.
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Quick answers
Is Leandro Paredes facing a suspension?
According to Yahoo Sports, FIFA will not sanction him for now.
What is Gavi's position on the matter?
Spain's Gavi stated that Argentina players should not be punished or suspended for the fracas.
What is the status of the FIFA inquiry?
The BBC reports that FIFA has opened an investigation into the post-final trouble.
Coverage (6)
- Spain's Gavi: Argentina players shouldn't be punished for World Cup final fracas ESPN · 23h ago
- 'Argentina players shouldn't be suspended': Spain's Gavi breaks silence on Leandro Paredes clash after World Cup final The Times of India · 23h ago
- Argentina players turned their backs during Spain's FIFA World Cup celebrations; video goes viral The Times of India · 23h ago
- 🚨 For now: FIFA will NOT sanction Leandro Paredes Yahoo Sports · 23h ago broke it first
- World Cup 2026: Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble BBC · 23h ago
- Sore-loser Argentina turn their backs to Spain during World Cup trophy celebration after igniting post-match brawl Yahoo Sports · 23h ago broke it first
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