What happened. Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban and fine for his role in a post-match brawl after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, and has hinted he may retire from international football.

He shoved Spain's Gavi during the brawl.
FIFA softened the ban after appeal, allowing it to be served in friendlies.
He plans to talk with coach Lionel Scaloni about his future.

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

Paredes' comments follow Lionel Messi's decision to step aside from international football.

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