FIFA charge Argentina duo after World Cup final brawl

Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina face multiple assault charges for post-match chaos.

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What happened. FIFA charged Argentina's Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes for their roles in the post-match brawl after the World Cup final against Spain.

• Molina faces two assault charges and one for unsporting behaviour.
• Paredes was sent off after the final whistle, later rescinded.
• Enzo Fernandez was sent off during regulation time.

The charges stem from the unsavoury scenes at MetLife Stadium after Spain's extra-time win.

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