Leandro Paredes of Boca Juniors receives a 10-game suspension after on-field clashes during Argentina's World Cup final against Spain. Fifa's disciplinary committee ordered the ban alongside a $90,000 fine for Paredes and a $30,000 penalty for Spain's Gavi.
The suspension applies only to international matches. Paredes grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and struck Gavi in the face before the match concluded.
Nahuel Molina faces a seven-game ban and a $90,000 fine. Roberto Ayala, a coaching staff member, receives three matches and a $30,000 fine for striking Spain's Dani Olmo.
Argentina also displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their semi-final win over England. Fifa fined the national federation $321,000 fororganizing non-sporting demonstrations.
Spain's Rodri scored the decisive goal in the 1-0 final. The match took place at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.
The Argentine Football Association plans to appeal the decisions. If unsuccessful, they will escalate to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Fans debate whether the sanctions are proportional. Some argue Paredes' actions were impulsive; others believe Fifa must uphold discipline. Ask any Ugandan following international football and you might split opinions on sporting justice.
Key facts: 10-game ban for Paredes, $321,000 AFA fine, Rodri's winning goal, Malvinas banner incident.
Source: BBC Sport
