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 is being investigated for three counts of assault, while the AFA faces charges of racism and non-sporting demonstrations.

FIFA have come down hard on three members of the Argentina side following the World Cup confrontation after full-time with Leandro Paredes among those charged