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FIFA Bans Three Argentina Players for Post-World Cup Final Brawl

FIFA has issued bans totaling 21 games and significant fines against three Argentina players for their involvement in a brawl following the World Cup final. Leandro Paredes received a 10-game ban, with other players also facing suspensions for the fracas.

21 Aug, 09:10 — 21 Aug, 22:03
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ReutersVery High3d ago

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined - Reuters

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined  Reuters

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BBCHigh3d ago

Ireland one win away from best World Cup finish

Ireland put the disappointment of missing out on a top-eight place behind them by taking a major step towards their best ever finish at a hockey World Cup thanks to a 7-4 win over Malaysia.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3d ago

Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England. Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine by Fifa’s disciplinary committee, while Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match s...

By PA Media

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Fox NewsMixed2d ago

FIFA Suspends 3 Argentina Players A Combined 18 Games For World Cup Final Scuffle

FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago

Argentina’s Parades gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain

Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.

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abc-australiaHigh2d ago

Argentina star hit with one of the biggest bans in World Cup history

Argentina's Leandro Paredes is banned from playing for his country for 10 games after striking Spanish opponents after the final whistle in the World Cup final.

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globe-and-mailHigh3d ago

FIFA bans three Argentina players for scuffle after losing World Cup final

Ban for Leandro Paredes ranks with the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suárez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history

By Graham Dunbar

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France 24High3d ago

FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes

Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,000.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago

Argentina star Leandro Paredes handed 10-game ban for sparking World Cup final brawl

The Argentina midfielder was involved in a brawl at full-time at the New York New Jersey Stadium following the World Cup final defeat to Spain

By Jack Rathborn

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forbes3d ago

The End Of Two-Dimensional Security: Lessons From The World Cup

Organizations operate beneath an active layer of contested airspace that commercial drones, increasingly autonomous systems and rapidly evolving technologies populate.

By Bill Edwards, Forbes Councils Member

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YahooMostly Factual2d ago

“Relative Leniency”: Reporter Calls Out FIFA on Punishing Players Over Argentina Association’s $33 Million Payout

FIFA has finally drawn a line under the chaos surrounding the 2026 World Cup final. But for journalist Henry Winter, the punishment raises another question: did Argentina’s football association get off too lightly while individual players took the heavier hit? The sanctions came more than a month after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, when emotions boiled over after the final whistle.

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varietyMostly Factual3d ago

Here’s How to Watch English Premier League Online: Livestream the 2026-2027 Season for Free

With the wild success of FIFA World Cup in the United States, American fans are flocking to Major League Soccer and English Premier League to keep that winning and exciting feeling going from “the beautiful game.” The 2026-2027 season begins on Friday, Aug. 21, as teams throughout the United Kingdom compete to hoist the Premier […]

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3d ago

FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final scuffle

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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cyprus-mail2d ago

Paredes banned for ten games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes received a ten-match suspension for his part in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final while teammate Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games, Fifa announced on Friday. A brief scuffle erupted at the final whistle when Argentina midfielder Paredes shoved Spain’s Gavi to the ground […]

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irish-independent3d ago

Johnny Lynch hat-trick helps Ireland to victory in Hockey World Cup goal-fest with Malaysia

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3d ago

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

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the-journal3d ago

Three Argentina players banned over brawl after World Cup final defeat

Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit hardest and given a 10-match ban.

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investing-com3d ago

Better Collective Q2 2026 slides: EBITDA up 20% on World Cup boost

By Investing.com

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khaleej-timesMixed3d ago

Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 matches, Molina banned for 7 over World Cup fight

Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA: statement

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tempo-englishMostly Factual3d ago

FIFA Sanctions Argentina Players and Officials Over World Cup Incidents

FIFA has imposed sanctions on Argentina players and officials following the commotion after the 2026 World Cup final against Spain last July.

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Ahram OnlineMixed3d ago

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle - World - Sports - Ahram Online

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle - World - Sports  Ahram Online

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buenos-aires-heraldMostly Factual3d ago

FIFA hands historic sanctions to Argentina after 2026 World Cup incidents

The Argentine Football Association faces a US$321,000 fine for the Malvinas banner, while several players receive suspensions for fighting La entrada FIFA hands historic sanctions to Argentina after 2026 World Cup incidents se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

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batimesMostly Factual3d ago

Argentina hit with heavy sanctions by FIFA for World Cup controversies

Leando Paredes banned for 10 international matches and fined, along with teammate Nahuel Molina, who gets seven games; AFA ordered to play one national team match without fans for Malvinas flag (, while Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi given one-match bans. Leer más

By James Grainger

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investing-com21 Aug, 09:10First to report

Better Collective Q2 2026 slides: EBITDA up 20% on World Cup boost

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The Independent21 Aug, 14:19

Argentina star Leandro Paredes handed 10-game ban for sparking World Cup final brawl

France 2421 Aug, 14:39

FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes

Ahram Online21 Aug, 14:44

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle - World - Sports - Ahram Online

delo21 Aug, 14:54

Fifa kaznovala Argentino zaradi transparenta na tekmi z Anglijo

batimes21 Aug, 14:59

Argentina hit with heavy sanctions by FIFA for World Cup controversies

channel-news-asia21 Aug, 15:01

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Reuters21 Aug, 15:04

Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined - Reuters

Times of India21 Aug, 15:08

FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final scuffle

khaleej-times21 Aug, 15:28

Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 matches, Molina banned for 7 over World Cup fight

variety21 Aug, 15:30

Here’s How to Watch English Premier League Online: Livestream the 2026-2027 Season for Free

Al Jazeera21 Aug, 15:31

Argentina’s Parades gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain

AP21 Aug, 15:34

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle - AP News

irish-independent21 Aug, 15:40

Johnny Lynch hat-trick helps Ireland to victory in Hockey World Cup goal-fest with Malaysia

buenos-aires-herald21 Aug, 15:44

FIFA hands historic sanctions to Argentina after 2026 World Cup incidents

BBC21 Aug, 15:55

Ireland one win away from best World Cup finish

globe-and-mail21 Aug, 16:00

FIFA bans three Argentina players for scuffle after losing World Cup final

The Guardian21 Aug, 16:14

Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

tempo-english21 Aug, 16:17

FIFA Sanctions Argentina Players and Officials Over World Cup Incidents

CNN21 Aug, 16:19

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle - CNN

actualite-cd21 Aug, 17:11

OPINION | My 2026 World Cup experience - lionsroarnews.com

the-journal21 Aug, 17:19

Three Argentina players banned over brawl after World Cup final defeat

cyprus-mail21 Aug, 17:48

Paredes banned for ten games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Fox News21 Aug, 18:10

FIFA Suspends 3 Argentina Players A Combined 18 Games For World Cup Final Scuffle

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morocco-world-news21 Aug, 19:58

FIFA Hands Paredes 10-Match Ban, Molina Seven After World Cup Final Clash - Morocco World News

el-mundo21 Aug, 20:49

Wenceslao Bunge, embajador de Argentina: "El pasaporte español es muy bueno, es normal que los argentinos lo quieran"

Yahoo21 Aug, 21:36

“Relative Leniency”: Reporter Calls Out FIFA on Punishing Players Over Argentina Association’s $33 Million Payout

abc-australia21 Aug, 22:03Latest update

Argentina star hit with one of the biggest bans in World Cup history