Off the PitchMetro FootballUnverified source· 22 Jul 2026
Gavi responds after being punched by Paredes
Spain star Gavi breaks silence after World Cup final altercation with Argentina's Paredes.
Gavi
player
Who
Gavi
What
Punched by Leandro Paredes
When
Aftermath of World Cup final
What happened. Gavi was punched by Leandro Paredes after the World Cup final and has now responded.
- Incident occurred in the aftermath of the World Cup final.
- Gavi is a Spain World Cup winner.
- Paredes is the aggressor in the altercation.
Gavi's response may impact future encounters between Spain and Argentina.
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