Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban and a $90,000 fine from FIFA for his involvement in a brawl following the World Cup final against Spain. Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada also faced suspensions and fines, while the Argentinian football association was penalized $321,000 for displaying a controversial banner related to the Falkland Islands.
In addition to the financial penalties, the AFA must play its next home match at half capacity due to breaches of FIFA's anti-discrimination regulations. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding national symbols in international sports.