1. Paredes banned 10 games, Argentina FA fined $121,000 for World Cup final brawl and misconduct

Paredes banned 10 games, Argentina FA fined $121,000 for World Cup final brawl and misconduct

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  • FIFA banned Leandro Paredes for 10 international matches for grabbing Eric Garcia's throat and throwing Gavi to the ground after the final.
  • Nahuel Molina got 7 games for punching Rodri — assistant coach Roberto Ayala got 3 games and Spain's Gavi received a 1-game ban.
  • The Argentina FA was fined $121,000 — $100,000 must be spent on anti-discrimination campaigns after fan chants and a Falklands banner.
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey on July 19 to lift the World Cup — the post-match brawl overshadowed the victory.

Source: sportstar.thehindu.com

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