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Argentina secures FIFA concession on World Cup final suspensions
FIFA has modified the disciplinary sanctions imposed on the Argentine national team following violent incidents during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. In a strategic move, FIFA approved a request from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to allow players to serve their suspensions during Class A international friendly matches, rather than exclusively during official competitive fixtures.
Key individual sanctions include a 10-match suspension and fine for Leandro Paredes, 7 matches for Nahuel Molina, 3 matches for assistant coach Roberto Ayala, and 1 match for Thiago Almada. The AFA also faces significant administrative penalties, including fines totaling approximately $321,000 for various infractions such as discriminatory behavior and security failures, as well as a requirement to play its next home match at 50% stadium capacity.
Despite the relief provided by the change in suspension rules, the AFA has expressed that it considers the penalties excessive and intends to appeal the decisions through the FIFA Appeals Committee, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as a potential final recourse.
Entities
Argentina Football Association · Argentine Football Association · Court of Arbitration for Sport · FIFA · Gavi · Leandro Paredes · Nahuel Molina · Thiago Almada
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Leandro Paredes is suspended for 10 matches. allaboutaris.gr · golazo.ro · www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · panorama24.com.ar · +23 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] FIFA approved the AFA request to allow player suspensions to be served during Class A friendlies or official matches. allaboutaris.gr · golazo.ro · www.syri-vision.tv · panorama24.com.ar · www.24sata.hr · +16 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Argentina must play its next home match at 50% stadium capacity. www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · abcnews.al · telegrafi.com · www.jutarnji.hr · +4 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The AFA intends to appeal the sanctions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). allaboutaris.gr · golazo.ro · www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · www.24sata.hr · +11 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] Thiago Almada is suspended for 1 match. allaboutaris.gr · golazo.ro · kingsport.gr · panorama24.com.ar · www.uniradiosonora.com · +20 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The AFA must pay fines totaling approximately 321,000 dollars. www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · abcnews.al · telegrafi.com · aktuale.mk · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] Roberto Ayala is suspended for 3 matches. golazo.ro · www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · panorama24.com.ar · abcnews.al · +15 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Nahuel Molina is suspended for 7 matches. allaboutaris.gr · golazo.ro · www.syri-vision.tv · kingsport.gr · panorama24.com.ar · +21 more