FIFA's ten‑match ban for Paredes sparks wider Argentine fallout
In the wake of Argentina’s 0:1 extra‑time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has handed midfielder Leandro Paredes a ten‑match suspension and a US‑Dollar fine of 90,000, while also sanctioning several of his teammates.
Paredes receives ten‑match ban
Auch the disciplinary report notes that Leandro Paredes “Verlor im WM-Final die Nerven”, a caption that accompanied the Image Photo by Gribaudi.
Im Anschluss to the 0:1 extra‑time defeat to Spanien, the Argentine side saw its players lose composure, prompting FIFA to act.
The Fifa‑Disziplinarkommission imposed a ten‑Länderspiele ban on Paredes and a Geldstrafe of 90,000 US‑Dollar, with the sanction to be served over the next Länderspiele.
These Folgen include both suspension and financial penalty, underscoring the governing body’s strict response.
Molina and Almada also suspended
Nahuel Molina was handed a seven‑match Spielsperren, and his Mitspieler Thiago Almada received a one‑match ban.
Both players were taken aus dem Verkehr gezogen for the respective number of Länderspiele, reflecting the same disciplinary standards applied to Paredes.
Spain’s Gavi also faced a one‑match suspension, missing one Spiel for his national side.
The bans will keep the players out of upcoming Spiele for the national side.
The Argentine football association must pay a Geldstrafe of 321,000 Dollar for breaches in “Nutzung einer Sportveranstaltung für sportfremde Kundgebungen”, “Fehlverhalten eines Teams”, and “Ordnung und Sicherheit bei Spielen”.
Rund einen Monat später the Quittung arrived, and the federation was ordered to limit attendance to 50 percent of capacity for the next two Heimspiele.
Die restriction aims to improve Ordnung und Sicherheit bei Spielen in future contests.
After Argentina’s 2:1 Halbfinalsieg over England, several Spieler displayed a banner reading “Die Falkland-Inseln gehören zu Argentinien”.
Im Anschluss to that celebration, the team’s conduct was scrutinised, leading to the current disciplinary measures.
The cascade of sanctions underscores how the WM-Final loss has triggered far‑reaching Folgen for both individuals and the Argentine federation.
Fifa’s decisive action sends a clear message that violent conduct and political demonstrations will attract severe penalties.