Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been banned from participating in 10 international matches.
The ban is as a result of incidents that took place during the match with Spain at the 2026 World Cup Final, which ended with the victory of the opponent team with a score of 1-0.
Heavy Sanctions & AFA Penalties
Also, the football disciplinary committee of FIFA has imposed a penalty on his fellow player Nahuel Molina, whose punishment is seven-match suspension, per BBC Sport.
In addition, Argentina is required to play two matches on their homeland with 50% attendance, but the first penalty is suspended.
The Football Association of Argentina was fined with $321,000 (£235,000) for violating the Fifa disciplinary code due to organizing a demonstration of a non-sports nature, misconduct of the team and discriminatory behavior of fans.
FIFA has demanded that $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine should be spent on countering discrimination – while another $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine is suspended with probation.
Underlying Breaches
After the victory of Argentina over England in the semi-final match of the world cup with a score of 2-1, some players of this team raised a banner about the sovereignty of Argentina over the Falkland Islands, which are a British overseas territory.
Last month, FIFA appointed a prosecutor for disciplinary and ethics investigation of incidents occurred after the match at the New York New Jersey Stadium, where numerous Argentina players and coaches participated in clashes with Spanish players.
In addition to penalties, Paredes and Molina have been fined with $90,000 (£66,000).
Gavi, a midfielder for the national team of Spain, will serve a one-match suspension and a fine of $30,000 (£22,000).
Also, one match and $30,000 (£22,000) fine is applied to Argentina’s Thiago Almada for participation in these clashes.
Three-match suspension and a fine of $30,000 are applied to Roberto Ayala, who works in the staff of Argentina.
Match suspensions will be enforced only in international matches.
