FIFA, which has now moved out of its overpaid offices they have rented from Donald Trump in connection with the World Cup, has for once made the right decision. – You should not get away with behaving like an asshole.
– harsh penalties for Argentina after scandalous scenes against World Cup win Spain
Leandro Paredes has been banned for a whopping 10 international matches for his role in the heated scenes following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina gets seven games, and Argentina gets heavy fines.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has cracked down what happened after the whistle blew in New York New Jersey Stadium. Several Argentina players and coaches were involved in clashes with the Spaniards – and now the punishment is coming.
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In addition to the bans, Paredes and Molina must pay fines of $90,000 each.
Paredes choked García
Paredes choked Eric García, threw Gavi to the ground and then punched him in the face. Gavi, who himself said that he did not think Paredes should be punished, will still receive a one-match ban and a $30,000 fine. Argentina’s Thiago Almada gets the same penalty.
Coach Roberto Ayala – part of Argentina’s support staff – has been banned for three matches and fined $30,000 for punching Dani Olmo in the face.
“Malvinas are Argentine” banner leads to fine
Argentina has also been fined for using sports for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct and discriminatory shouting from supporters.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) must pay a fine of $321,000 (£235,000) – of which $100,000 must be invested in a discrimination plan. $100,000 has been suspended.
The fine includes punishment for the banner that Argentina’s players displayed after the semi-final victory over England – where they claimed Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
“One of the best – and one of the worst-behaved”
FIFA has also ordered Argentina to play its next two home games at 50 percent capacity – but one of these has been suspended.
Argentina is appealing the penalties, and will take the case to CAS if the appeals are not successful.
Commentators have described Argentina as one of the best teams in the world – but also one of the worst performers. This verdict shows that FIFA is willing to punish stars even when limits are exceeded. It also remains to be seen whether FIFA survives its own corruption.
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