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Luis De la Fuente defends Spanish players following FIFA World Cup final sanctions
Following the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, FIFA has issued several disciplinary sanctions due to post-match incidents. Spanish coach Luis De la Fuente has defended his players, describing them as the “victims” and “aggrieved” parties in the confrontation.
Major sanctions include a ten-match suspension for Argentina's Leandro Paredes and a seven-match ban for Nahuel Molina. Other penalties include a three-match suspension for coach Roberto Ayala and one match each for Thiago Almada and Spain's Gavi. Additionally, the AFA faced a fine for displaying a Falkland Islands flag during celebrations.
De la Fuente noted that he has received apologies from Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, and several players, emphasizing the need for better values and education within football to prevent such incidents from recurring.
Entities
Argentina national team · Athletic Club · FIFA · Lionel Scaloni · Luis de la Fuente · Sevilla FC · Spain national team · Technical Committee of Referees · Yuri Berchiche
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Roberto Ayala was sanctioned with a three-match suspension. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gavi received a one-match suspension. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The AFA was fined for displaying a Falkland Islands flag during celebrations. fmimpacto107.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Almada received a one-match suspension. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Spanish coach Luis De la Fuente stated his players were the victims of the incidents following the 2026 World Cup final. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lionel Scaloni and some Argentine players sent apologies to the Spanish team. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Leandro Paredes received a ten-match suspension. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension. fmimpacto107.com.ar · elinformanteperu.com · hbanoticias.pe