Also known as: Parades
Leandro Paredes — Argentina midfielder banned 10 matches by FIFA for on-field clashes after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain.
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Joy Online
… Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes and team-mate Nahuel Molina are not expected to be available as they were given respective 10-game and seven-match suspensions for their part in on-field clashes following their country’s defeat by Spain in the World Cup final.
Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendlyJoy Online
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. …
Argentina’s Paredes banned for 10 gamesThe Ghanaian Times
… Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one. …
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, Falkland bannerJoy Online
… On the recommendation of the prosecutor, Fifa will investigate Argentina players Nahuel Molina (two counts) and Leandro Paredes (three counts), and Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala (one count) for alleged assault under article 14 of Fifa’s disciplinary code. …
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against ArgentinaJoy Online
… Leandro Paredes originally received a yellow card for his challenge before VAR intervened. …
Only use VAR when error blatant – Referee chiefsThe Ghanaian Times
Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina’s Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. …
Paredes should not be suspended – GaviThe Chronicle
Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina’s Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. …
Paredes should not be suspended – Spain’s GaviThe Ghanaian Times
… Nahuel Molina appeared to strike Spain’s captain Rodri in the stomach as he ran on to the pitch following the final whistle, while there was also a large melee on the halfway line, where Leandro Paredes appeared to grab Eric García by the throat before throwing Gavi to the ground …
Argentine players face ban over World Cup final brawlsThe Chronicle
… Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved, with Paredes pushing Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat. …
Fernandez claims they represented their nation “in the best possible way”Joy Online
… Leandro Paredes – as he was too often after coming on as substitute for the second half – was the aggressor, grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat. …
Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19 as Argentina betray MessiArgentina have selected Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin in October, which will be his farewell to international football after he announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August. The match will be held at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina have selected Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin in October, which will be his farewell to international football after he announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August. The match will be held at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federation for players displaying a banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals. Additional charges include discriminatory chants and gestures by fans, alleged assault by an assistant coach, and throwing of objects by spectators.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain, investigating players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes for alleged assault and unsporting conduct, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala. The Argentine Football Association also faces proceedings for potential breaches including discriminatory chants, team misconduct, and match security violations across multiple matches.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's Gavi has said he does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his involvement in a post-match confrontation following the World Cup final. Gavi, who was himself pushed by Paredes during the fracas, argued that such physical play is part of football and that disciplinary action during the match would have been more appropriate than a later suspension.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Following a post-match confrontation after the World Cup final, Spain midfielder Gavi said he does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended, arguing that while the incident was not a good image, such physicality is part of football and Paredes should have been sent off during the match instead.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into violent scenes following Spain's World Cup final win, with several Argentina players potentially facing bans. The investigation covers post-match incidents including altercations between players, and also examines Argentina's conduct after their semi-final win when players displayed a politically-themed banner.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed his team represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, despite being sent off in their 1-0 final loss to Spain after extra time in New Jersey. Members of the Argentina team and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players celebrating their victory, prompting FIFA's disciplinary committee to appoint a prosecutor to assess the incidents.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal, 19 years and six days, has won both the World Cup and Euros, making him the youngest player to achieve the double. The article compares his symbolic embrace with Lionel Messi at the World Cup final to a passing of the torch, noting Yamal recovered from a hamstring injury to play a key role in Spain's tournament run.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →