Paredes Banned 10 Games for Final Scuffle

Argentina's World Cup final meltdown leads to a massive ban for Paredes.

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What happened. FIFA banned Leandro Paredes for 10 games for violent conduct after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, and fined Argentina for a political banner.

• Molina got 7 games, Almada 1, Gavi 1.
• Argentina fined for Falklands banner after semi-final.
• Next two home matches limited to 50% capacity.

Argentina must also spend $100k on anti-discrimination campaigns.

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