What happened. Paredes received a 10-match ban for shoving Gavi after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, and he now hints he may retire from international football.

Paredes faced three FIFA assault charges.
He cited the suspension and Messi's retirement as reasons.
He hasn't discussed it with coach Scaloni yet.

“It's going to be difficult for me to stay with the national team.”
— Leandro Paredes

Paredes will talk with coach Scaloni before deciding his international future.

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