Leandro Paredes Receives Ten-Match Suspension; Argentina Fined Over Falklands Banner
FIFA has imposed a ten‑match ban on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes after the World Cup final, citing violent conduct during the post‑match altercation. In addition, the governing body levied a fine of £235,647 (approximately $321,000) against the Argentine federation for displaying a politically charged banner referencing the disputed Falkland Islands after their semi‑final triumph over Eng…
Aug. 21, 2026, 3:16 p.m.