Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team
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The Argentina midfielder was the main villain of the heated fight that broke out after the World Cup final, resulting in a multi-game suspension.
Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat has now brought a second setback, with FIFA handing lengthy suspensions to several players involved in the post-match confrontation with Spain.On Friday, FIFA handed out lengthy suspensions to several players and an Argentina assistant coach following the confrontation that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 victory at MetLife Stadium in New
The 2026 World Cup final will take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, and it will be one of the most memorable of all time. Luis de la Fuente's Spain, probably the best team of the tournament after beating France in the semifinal,
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was banned 10 games, Nahuel Molina seven games, and each fined $90,000 for their involvement in World Cup brawl.
Leandro Paredes is reportedly ready to call time on his international career with Argentina following the fallout from a chaotic World Cup final. The experienced midfielder faces a lengthy suspension and admits the landscape has changed significantly ...
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina’s football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup.
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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has admitted his international career could be over due to his 10-game ban and the retirement of Lionel Messi.