FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

FIFA has announced punishments for players and staff following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final in July.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit hardest and given a 10-match ban.

FIFA issued $270,000 in fines and 22 games in bans after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final brawl, with Leandro Paredes facing a 10-game suspension.

Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-f

Argentina Stars Handed Massive Bans for World Cup Final Brawl  Sports Illustrated

Paredes banned 10 games as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl  ESPN

The lengthiest suspension sees Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches, while Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven games.

Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, while the South American nation have been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit hardest and given a 10-match ban.

Severe penalties following the shameful brawl in the Spain-Argentina World Cup final  MARCA

Argentina star Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban whilst compatriot Nahuel Molina has been banned for seven games following their parts in the brawl that occurred after the World Cup final

The Argentina midfielder was involved in a brawl at full-time at the New York New Jersey Stadium following the World Cup final defeat to Spain