Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentinas Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his actions following the World Cup final. There were ugly scenes at the end of last Sundays showpiece in New York/New Jersey, which Spain won 1-0 after extra time to clinch their second World Cup title.Several Spain players were accosted by Argentina counterparts, with Leandro Paredes at the centre of the controversy as he grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat before pushing Gavi to the turf.FIFA is set to open an investigation into Paredes conduct. Despite being on the receiving end of his behaviour, Barcelona midfielder Gavi does not wish to see the Boca Juniors player receive a ban.I dont think [Paredes] should be suspended,Gavi told El Partidazo de COPE.I understand its not a good image for children, but I think theres also that side to football, which is a bit more physical, more aggressive.The most logical thing would have been to send him off during the match, and thats it. In the end, I think its all football, and it has to be that way.It was initially incorrectly reported on FIFAs commentator information system that referee Slavko Vincic had dismissed Paredes for his actions against Garcia.However, the red card was deleted thereafter, and it has since been confirmed that no disciplinary action was taken by the match official.Paredes is poised to play for Boca on Thursday when they face Chilean side OHiggins in the Copa Sudamericana. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina National Football Team Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Argentina coach Roberto Ayala to apologise to Dani Olmo in person but says clash was a push, not a punch Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 Worth as much as the gold medal Yamal reveals Messi message after Spains World Cup triumph over Argentina Nicholas McGee 22nd July, 2026 Players from Argentine club Tigre display Malvinas flag after Copa Sudamericana win Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 Disgraced Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes set to play for Boca Juniors tomorrow night Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 The fall of the greats is the joy of the mediocre Lisandro Martinez lashes out at Argentinas critics Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 2026 World Cup: Rating the 5 biggest achievers and underperformers at this summers tournament Mitch Fretton 21st July, 2026
