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World Cup Final Fury: The Brawl That Rocked Doha
The **2026 World Cup final** was meant to be a crowning moment, but **Argentina**'s **1-0 defeat** to **Spain** quickly devolved into an ugly post-match melee. This shocking display of violence led to severe sanctions, with the spotlight falling heavily on two of **La Albiceleste**'s most crucial figures.
**Leandro Paredes**, the fiery midfielder, bore the brunt of **FIFA**'s wrath. He was slapped with a staggering **10-match suspension** and a **£65,000 fine** for his involvement, which included grabbing **Eric Garcia** by the throat, striking **Gavi**, and pushing the **Spain** teenager to the ground. Defender **Nahuel Molina** also faced a hefty **seven-match ban** for his role in the escalating confrontation, specifically for striking **Rodri**.
Assistant coach **Roberto Ayala** was also sanctioned, underlining the widespread nature of the disciplinary action. While **Thiago Almada** and **Spain**'s **Gavi** each received a **one-match ban**, it was the prolonged absences of **Paredes** and **Molina** that truly threatened **Argentina**'s immediate future.
AFA's Masterstroke: Friendlies to Clear the Air
Recognizing the critical impact on their squad, the **Argentine Football Association (AFA)** immediately moved to mitigate the damage. In a display of shrewd administrative strategy, the **AFA** lobbied **FIFA** to allow the suspensions to be served in
