Spain midfielder Gavi says he does not want Argentina's Leandro Paredes to face suspension for his role in the heated altercation that erupted after Sunday's World Cup final.
Paredes, teammate Nahuel Molina and Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala were involved in the confrontation moments after the final whistle following Spain's 1-0 victory at MetLife Stadium.
Although FIFA confirmed that Paredes was not shown a red card during the match, the governing body announced Monday that its disciplinary committee had appointed a prosecutor to investigate potential breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code related to the incident.
Gavi told El Partidazo de COPE: "I don't think (Paredes) should be suspended. I understand it's not a good image for children, but I think there's also that side to football, which is a bit more physical, more aggressive.
"The most logical thing would have been to send him off during the match, and that's it. In the end, I think it's all football, and it has to be that way."
