Fifa Has Taken No Action Against Leandro Paredes for Grabbing an Opponent by the Throat, and His only Public Words Since Skipped the Apology
A prosecutor will investigate alleged assaults by Argentina players and staff caught on video during the post-match melee.
- On Monday, FIFA announced the appointment of a prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl following Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
- FIFA's official match tracker initially displayed a red card for Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes after the final whistle, but the card was deleted shortly afterward with no disciplinary action confirmed.
- Footage shows Paredes violently grabbing Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat and knocking him to the ground, then shoving Spain midfielder Gavi to the turf as the melee ensued.
- Video evidence appears to show Argentina defender Nahuel Molina punching Spain captain Rodri, while additional footage suggests assistant coach Roberto Ayala punched Spain's Dani Olmo after the game.
- The appointed prosecutor holds authority to request the opening of disciplinary proceedings and propose measures against member associations, clubs, and individuals involved in the incident.
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Fifa has taken no action against Leandro Paredes for grabbing an opponent by the throat, and his only public words since skipped the apology
FIFA has confirmed no disciplinary action was taken against Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for his conduct during the brawl that followed the World Cup final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Despite reports that he was sent off amid the chaotic scenes, his red card was later removed from the official match record. Paredes has since broken his silence on the tournament, though he did not address his part in the confrontation. P…
The Fifa responded to the violence perpetrated by several Albiceleste players at the final whistle. Leandro Paredes is targeted in particular by this disciplinary procedure.
Despite earlier reports, FIFA has confirmed that Leandro Paredes has not been shown a red card following the ugly scenes that unfolded at the end of the World Cup final on Sunday (July 19). After the World Cup final, clashes and violent behaviour broke out on the pitch between players. The Argentine midfielder appeared to be involved in the incident, with FIFA's commentator information system initially incorrectly reporting that he had been sent…
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