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FIFA bans Argentina players over World Cup final brawl

FIFA has banned three Argentina players for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, with Leandro Paredes receiving a 10-match suspension. Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada were also suspended, while Spain's Gavi was banned. Argentina were fined $321,000 for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final.

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FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

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Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

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FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

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