Paredes banned 10 matches for World Cup final brawl; Argentina fined $321,000 for Falklands banner

FIFA's disciplinary committee has handed Leandro Paredes a 10-match ban and a $90,000 fine for his role in a brawl at the end of the World Cup final against Spain. Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension and the same fine, with Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended. Argentina's federation was additionally fined $321,000 for players displaying a Falkland Islands banner after their semi-final win over England.

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