Spain midfielder Gavi doesn’t feel Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his postgame tirade following Spain’s 1-0 victory in Sunday’s World Cup final. Tensions were high after the match and Paredes had a hand in elevating them further. While players were mixing it up, Paredes charged in from behind and crashed into Gavi, eliciting further pushing and shoving and an occasional swing. FIFA said earlier this week it will have a prosecutor conduct an investigation. Still, Gavi said Paredes shouldn’t receive a ban.

El incidente ocurrió justo después del pitazo final que coronó a España como campeona del mundo. Paredes intercambió palabras con García y Gavi en un momento de tensión.

NEW YORK, July 19 : A brief brawl erupted at the final whistle of the World Cup final when Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain's Gavi to the ground as the European…