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.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while Thiago Almada has received a one-match ban.The punishments were not limited to Argentina.Spain midfielder Gavi has also been suspended following the incident. One Argentina coach was handed a ban as well.FIFA also imposed fines on the players and the team official, with the amounts varying according to their punishment.The clash took place in the moments after the World Cup final, when Argentina and Spain players were involved in a confrontation.FIFA’s disciplinary action has resulted in Paredes receiving the biggest ban, with the Argentina midfielder set to miss 10 matches.Molina will miss seven matches, while Almada’s one-match suspension is the lightest among the three Argentina players punished.The full impact of the bans on Argentina’s upcoming fixtures will now depend on when FIFA applies the suspensions.