Leandro Paredes hopes to have his 10-match ban given by FIFA reduced on appeal and has also said that he is unlikely to play for Argentina again.

ZURICH (AP) — 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. One Argentina coach as well as one Spanish player — Gavi — also were banned.

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the

FIFA have banned Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches following his role in the post-World Cup final chaos. Paredes has also been fined $90,000 for his role in the incident, which

Leandro Paredes has hit back at FIFA after being handed a 10-match suspension for his role in the chaotic scenes following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain. The Boca Juniors midfielder has described the punishment as ‘excessive’ and confirmed that Argentina will appeal the decision.

Leandro Paredes called his 10-game FIFA ban “excessive” and questioned why Gavi received only a one-match suspension.

Leandro Paredes questions FIFA’s 10-match ban for his World Cup final conduct, while Molina and Gavi also face suspensions after the controversial match.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a hefty fine and has been suspended for 10 matches after he was involved in a fight with the Spanish players after the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Most notably, Leandro Paredes was at the centre of the action, as he was seen grabbing Barcelona midfielder Gavi by the throat and throwing him to the floor. Following the unsavoury scenes at MetLife Stadium in July, FIFA opened an investigation.