Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes is facing a nine-game ban for violent conduct in the aftermath of the World Cup final - but could avoid punishment altogether after a surprise admission
Leandro Paredes facing minimum nine-game ban – but could avoid FIFA's Argentina punishment
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes is facing a nine-game ban for violent conduct in the aftermath of the World Cup final - but could avoid punishment altogether after a surprise admission
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Harry Brent Senior Sports Writer
08:55, 01 Aug 2026
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What has FIFA charged Argentina with, and what could the punishment be?
