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FIFA hands Leandro Paredes 10-match ban following World Cup final altercation

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  • FIFA suspended three Argentina players following the World Cup final.
  • Midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban for striking Spain opponents.
  • The severe suspension ranks alongside Luis Suárez's 2014 sanction as one of the heaviest in World Cup history.

GENEVA — FIFA announced disciplinary actions against three Argentina players, issuing a heavy 10-match suspension to midfielder Leandro Paredes following an altercation with Spain opponents after the World Cup final.

Paredes received the severe penalty for grabbing Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushing Gavi to the ground. According to records, this sanction aligns with the historic disciplinary measures imposed on Uruguay forward Luis Suárez back in 2014.

This article draws on reporting by Jamaica Gleaner - Sports.