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FIFA suspends Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final incident
FIFA has handed Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes a 10-match international ban and a US$90,000 fine following a clash during the World Cup final against Spain. Several of his teammates have also received disciplinary sanctions.
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The suspension relates to an incident during Argentina's World Cup final match against Spain, which saw multiple players from the South American nation penalized by football's governing body.
Paredes, a key player in Argentina's midfield, faces the heaviest punishment with his 10-match ban preventing him from representing his country in upcoming international fixtures. The fine of US$90,000 accompanies the suspension as FIFA continues its investigation into conduct during the high-profile encounter.
Beyond Paredes, FIFA has also issued bans and financial penalties to other members of the Argentine squad involved in the same incident, though details of their specific sanctions remain part of the broader disciplinary action taken by the international governing body.
The sanctions underscore FIFA's commitment to maintaining disciplinary standards at major tournaments, with officials taking action against players whose conduct falls below expected behavioral standards during competitive matches.
Argentina's football federation has not yet released a statement regarding the team's response to the suspensions or whether they intend to appeal FIFA's decisions.