Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Gavi Defends Paredes After Argentina vs Spain World Cup Brawl
After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, a big fight happened on the field.
Spain won the match 1-0, but after the game, some Argentina players and coaches got into a heated argument with Spain players.
Leandro Paredes from Argentina pushed Spain's Eric Garcia, and Gavi from Spain tried to calm things down but got pushed by Thiago Almada.
Gavi thinks Paredes should not be punished because it's part of the physical nature of football.
FIFA is looking into the incident to decide if anyone should be banned or fined.
The only red card given during the match was to Argentina's Enzo Fernandez for getting two yellow cards.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
A post-match brawl involved Leandro Paredes, Gavi, Thiago Almada, and others.
Paredes pushed Spain defender Eric Garcia, and Gavi was involved in the altercation.
Gavi defended Paredes, stating he should not be suspended as it's part of football's physical nature.
FIFA is investigating the incident to determine if any disciplinary actions are necessary.
- Who
- Spain and Argentina players and coaches
- What
- A post-match brawl involving physical altercations
- When
- After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final
- Where
- On the pitch after the match
- Why
- Tensions boiled over following a hard-fought victory by Spain
Gavi's Defense
FIFA's Disciplinary Actions
Paredes' Actions
Gavi's Defense
Gavi believes Paredes' actions were part of the physical nature of football and should not result in a suspension.
FIFA's Disciplinary Actions
FIFA is investigating Paredes' actions to determine if a suspension or fine is warranted.
- Match Result
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0
- Key Players Involved
- Leandro Paredes, Gavi, Thiago Almada, Eric Garcia
- FIFA's Response
- Disciplinary and ethics prosecutor appointed to investigate
- Gavi's Statement
- Paredes should not be suspended; actions were part of football's physical nature
- Red Card
- Enzo Fernandez received the only red card during the match