Argentina stars slapped with massive bans after World Cup final chaos
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August 21, 2026
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Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak has taken another painful turn, with FIFA handing out massive suspensions and fines following ugly scenes involving players and officials after their final defeat to Spain.
Midfielder Leandro Paredes was hit with a staggering 10-match ban — effectively ruling him out of Argentina's national team for up to a year.
The punishment is among the most severe FIFA sanctions handed down in World Cup history.
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