The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed ten match bans on Leandro Paredes and one on Gavi for the incidents that marred Spain's celebration after winning the World Cup. The body has resolved the file opened for the brawl after the July 19 final, won by the Spanish national team against Argentina with a goal from Ferran Torres in extra time.
The fight began when Nahuel Molina hit Rodri in the chest while the Spanish captain ran to celebrate the title with his teammates. Paredes then aggravated the situation by pushing Eric García, knocking him down, and grabbing him by the neck. Gavi came to the defense of the Spanish center-back and ended up thrown to the ground by the Argentine players.
Paredes has received the highest punishment, accompanied by a fine of 90,000 dollars. Nahuel Molina must serve seven matches and pay the same amount, while Thiago Almada has been sanctioned with one match and Roberto Ayala, a member of Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff, with three. Argentina accumulates 21 matches of suspension, compared to the single match imposed on Gavi.
The difference responds to the seriousness of the actions examined. Paredes faced three charges of assault, while Molina was investigated for one completed assault, one attempted assault, and unsportsmanlike conduct. Gavi's file was limited to this last infraction, for which he must also pay 30,000 dollars. The punishments will be served exclusively with national teams and will not affect their clubs.
FIFA has also fined the Argentine Football Association (AFA) with 321,000 dollars for several infractions committed during the tournament. These include the banner with the message "Argentine Malvinas" displayed after the semifinal against England, the incorrect conduct of the team, and the discriminatory chants and gestures from part of its fans. Argentina must play its next two home matches with limited capacity to 50%.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) had already prepared Gavi's defense against the accusation of unsportsmanlike conduct during the processing of the file. The AFA, for its part, has announced that it will appeal sanctions it considers "excessive" and contemplates going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne if the FIFA Appeals Committee maintains the punishments.
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