Shanghai Daily(@shanghaidaily):FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was handed a seven-game ban while Thiago Almada was given a one-game suspension.

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2026.08.22 01:08

FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina was handed a seven-game ban while Thiago Almada was given a one-game suspension.