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Paredes Handed FIFA Ban for Post-World Cup Final Brawl; Won't Don Argentina Jersey Anytime Soon
Argentine international footballer Leandro Paredes has been slapped with a ten-match ban by FIFA for his conduct following this year's World Cup final, where his team lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time.
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In addition to the international match ban, he must also pay a fine of $90,000 (approximately 77,000 euros).
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His teammates from the challenging squad also faced penalties: defender Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension, winger Thiago Almada was banned for two games, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala will miss three fixtures.
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