… In a perfect start for Roma, the hosts almost blew the roof off the Stadio Olimpico when Paulo Dybala’s clipped cross found Nahuel Molina at the back post, with his header dropping for Kone to steer home a low finish. …
… 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.
… 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. …
… 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. …
… Argentina players Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada plus assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved in the fracas on the pitch as Spain celebrated their 1-0 win. …
… Argentina players Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada plus assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved in the fracas on the pitch as Spain celebrated their 1-0 win. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
Defending champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to earn a dramatic draw against leaders Roma in a Serie A encounter. Lautaro Martinez scored twice after halftime to equalise, with both sides remaining unbeaten after five league games.
Defending champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to earn a dramatic draw against leaders Roma in a Serie A encounter. Lautaro Martinez scored twice after halftime to equalise, with both sides remaining unbeaten after five league games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.