Paredes gets 10-match ban for World Cup final clashes

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 matches by Fifa after clashes with Spanish players following the World Cup final.

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What happened. Fifa's disciplinary committee banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven over their roles in on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

• Argentina also ordered to play next two home matches behind closed doors.
• One match of the stadium ban is suspended.
• Paredes' ban stems from incidents after the final whistle.

Argentina will serve sanctions in upcoming home matches, with Paredes and Molina missing significant international fixtures.

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