FIFA has finally drawn a line under the chaos surrounding the 2026 World Cup final. But for journalist Henry Winter, the punishment raises another question: did Argentina’s football association get off too lightly while individual players…
The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£238,000) by FIFA for disciplinary breaches arising from the World Cup final, with midfielder Leandro Paredes handed a 10-match suspension. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee…
The World Cup final was already over. The trophy had changed hands, but the drama refused to leave the stadium. Now, FIFA’s punishment has added another chapter… with Leandro Paredes making it clear that he is far from satisfied. Paredes…
The Benue State House of Assembly has commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for his decision to upgrade the Aper Aku Stadium to International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) standard, urging him to ensure the project is completed…
FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been fined USD 321,000 for breaches of multiple articles of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), including the use of a sports event for…
FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.
Football is often seen as a game that brings countries together, but political disputes and conflicts have sometimes made certain international fixtures too sensitive to stage.
Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was…