Spain midfielder Gavi says FIFA should not suspend Argentina players involved in a post-match clash after the World Cup final. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. After the final whistle, players from both teams are reported to have engaged in a fight, with Leandro Paredes among those at the center of attention. Gavi, speaking after the match, argues that any disciplinary action should not be aimed at players after the fact. He also says football can be aggressive and suggests punishment, if any, should have been handled during the game rather than after. At the same time, he acknowledges the scenes are a “bad example” for children. Both outlets report that FIFA has opened an investigation into the incidents following the final, as officials review the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Gavi urges FIFA not to suspend Argentina players after World Cup final clash
Spain midfielder Gavi says FIFA should not suspend Argentina players involved in a post-match clash after the World Cup final. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. After the final whistle,...
- Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
- After the final whistle, a clash involving players from both teams follows the match.
- Spain midfielder Gavi says Argentina players, including Leandro Paredes, should not be suspended.
- Gavi acknowledges the scenes are a negative example for children but says football can be aggressive.
- FIFA opens an investigation into the post-match incidents.
Spain midfielder, Gavi has urged FIFA not to punish Leandro Paredes and other Argentina players who were involved in a fight following both sides’ World Cup final on Sunday. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to win the World Cup in New Jersey. Following the final whistle, some players of both teams engaged in a […] World Cup: Don’t punish Paredes, other Argentina players – Spain’s Gavi begs FIFA
4 hours agoSpain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be suspended despite the post-match clashes following Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win. Although he admitted the scenes were a bad example for children, he said football has an aggressive side and felt any punishment should have come during the match. FIFA has opened an investigation into the incidents.
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