FIFA has banned Argentina duo Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for their parts in the brawl that occurred following the World Cup final. Paredes has been hit with a 10-match ban, whilst Molina has been handed a ban of 7 matches. One-match bans have been handed down to Thiago Almada and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira.
Bans follow post-final brawl
Paredes and Molina both copped particular criticism for their reactions after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the final in New York.
Argentina FA fined
FIFA has also fined the Argentina FA $121,000 after their players displayed a Falklands banner following their semi-final win over England and for discrimination and racist abuse by fans.
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