Paredes given TEN-game ban; Argentina fined for Falklands banner

FIFA have issued Leandro Paredes a 10-game ban for fighting after the World Cup final and handed Argentina an £235,647 fine for displaying a Falklands banner after beating England in the semi-finals.

Aug 21 : Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension for his part in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final while teammate Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games, FIFA announced on Friday.A brief scuffle erupted at the final whistle when Argentina midfielder Paredes shoved Spain

Argentina has been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the country's semi-final win over England

Argentina have been dealt a severe punishment for the actions of players and their decision to display a Falkland Islands banner