1 month ago
FIFA Reverses Paredes' Red Card After World Cup Final Scuffle
After the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, there was a big fight between some players from both teams.
One Argentine player, Leandro Paredes, was initially given a red card for grabbing a Spanish player by the throat.
But later, FIFA, the organization that runs soccer, looked at the video and decided to take back the red card because they thought it was a mistake.
Only one Argentine player, Enzo Fernandez, was sent off during the match for getting two yellow cards.
Argentina is also being investigated by FIFA because some of their players showed a banner saying the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina.
Some people, like famous soccer players and commentators, said Argentina's behavior after the match was not good.
But Enzo Fernandez, who was sent off, said his team always tried their best and thanked their fans for supporting them.
FIFA reversed Leandro Paredes' red card after reviewing a post-match scuffle with Spain players.
Only Enzo Fernandez from Argentina was sent off during the match for two yellow cards.
Argentina is under investigation by FIFA for displaying a banner claiming the Falkland Islands.
Commentators criticized Argentina's post-match behavior as 'disgusting' and 'terrible'.
Enzo Fernandez defended his team's performance and thanked fans for their support.
- Who
- Leandro Paredes, Argentina and Spain players, FIFA
- What
- FIFA reverses red card given to Paredes after World Cup final scuffle
- Where
- World Cup final venue
- When
- After the World Cup final
- Why
- FIFA reviewed the incident and found the red card was incorrectly issued
Argentina's Post-Match Behavior
FIFA's Disciplinary Actions
Post-Match Scuffle
Argentina's Post-Match Behavior
Argentina players, including Paredes, were involved in a scuffle with Spain players after the final whistle, which some commentators described as 'disgusting behavior'.
FIFA's Disciplinary Actions
FIFA initially issued a red card to Paredes but later revoked it after reviewing the incident, confirming no disciplinary action was taken against him.
Key facts
- Event
- World Cup Final Scuffle
- Teams Involved
- Argentina and Spain
- Initial Red Card
- Leandro Paredes
- Reversed Decision
- FIFA
- Disciplinary Action
- None for Paredes, Enzo Fernandez sent off
- Investigation
- Argentina under investigation for Falkland Islands banner
Quotes
Alan Shearer
Former English footballer and broadcaster
“"Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone's face. He went for them," Alan Shearer said on BBC One.”
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“"The game's done, they can have absolutely no complaints about what happened today. Disgusting behaviour."”
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