FIFA Suspends Three Argentina Players After World Cup Clash
FIFA has announced suspensions for several players following a melee that occurred after the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The Argentine players involved are Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, and Thiago Almada, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala.
Paredes received a 10-game ban and a $90,000 fine, Molina received a 7-game ban and a $90,000 fine, Almada received a 1-game ban and a $30,000 fine, and Ayala received a 3-game ban and a $30,000 fine. From the Spanish side, Gavi received a 1-game ban and a $30,000 fine.
The suspensions are confirmed to apply to national team games. The altercation involved Molina and Rodri, while Paredes attacked Eric Garcia and Gavi, grabbing Garcia by the throat and shoving Gavi to the ground.
Almada and Gavi were also implicated in the incident.
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