# Paredes should not be suspended – Spain’s Gavi

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/paredes-should-not-be-suspended-spains-gavi/
- Published: 2026-07-22T13:32:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-22T14:08:51+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c24m7prpq29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Europe, Sport, World

## Key points

- Gavi says Argentina's Paredes shouldn't be suspended over post-final scuffle.
- Fifa has launched a disciplinary investigation into the incident.
- Paredes was briefly, then incorrectly, shown as sent off on Fifa's system.

## Summary

Spain midfielder Gavi has said he does not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should face suspension over his part in a post-match confrontation following the World Cup 2026 final, which Spain won 1-0. The incident, which occurred as Spain celebrated their victory, has led Fifa to appoint a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate, with any player or coach involved potentially facing a ban and the Argentine Football Association risking a fine.

Paredes appeared to push Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and later shoved substitute Gavi to the ground, while Argentina team-mates Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala, were also involved in the fracas. Gavi told El Partidazo de COPE that a red card during the match would have been the "most logical" response but argued football has a physical, aggressive side and suspension was unwarranted. Fifa's system briefly and incorrectly showed Paredes had been sent off, before confirming no disciplinary action was taken during the game itself; Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was dismissed in the final for a second yellow card.

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