Paredes and Molina Banned After World Cup Final Brawl

FIFA hands down heavy suspensions to Argentina players following the chaotic World Cup Final against Spain.

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What happened. FIFA banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and Nahuel Molina for seven after the World Cup Final brawl with Spain, also fining both players $90,000.

• Thiago Almada and Pablo Martin Paez Gavira each got one-match bans.
• Roberto Ayala was banned for three games and fined $30,000.
• Argentina must play next two home matches with limited stadium capacity.

Argentina face reduced stadium capacity for home matches as part of the sanctions.

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