FIFA has imposed a 10-game penalty on Argentina's Paredes for incidents following the World Cup final

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced on Friday the harsh sanctions imposed by Spain and Argentina for incidents following the 2026 World Cup final in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

After the match, Nahuel Molina punched Rodrigo and Eric Garcia reproached him for his misplaced behavior. Leandro Paredes grabbed the Barcelonese by the neck before Gavi came out in his defense, and the Argentinian knocked him down. In the confrontation, Roberto Ayala , an Argentine technician, also punched Dani Olmoin the neck.

Thus, the midfielder of Boca Juniors Leandro Paredes has been sentenced to ten games and $90,000 - more than 77,000 euros - and the right-hand side of Rome NahuelMolina , until recently a Atlético de Madrid player, has been sentencedto seven games and a fine of $90,000.

On the other hand, River Plate player Thiago Almada, whohas also played last season in Atlético, must serve a suspension match and paya fine of $30,000 - almost € 26,000 - the same double penalty asBarcelona midfielder Pablo Paez Gavira 'Gavi'.

In addition, Roberto Ayala, a former footballer from Valencia or Zaragoza and a member of Lionel Scaloni's technical corps, has been sanctioned with three games  and will have to pay $30,000.

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