Barcelona players involved in scuffle after World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Following the conclusion of the World Cup final in New York on July 19, two Barcelona players were involved in a notable altercation. After Argentina's loss to Spain, Leandro Paredes confronted Eric García, knocking him down and then shoving him. Teammate Gavi attempted to mediate but was also brought down, leading to a chaotic scene among players from both teams. The incident unfolded after Spain's 1-0 victory secured their second World Cup title.
- •Leandro Paredes floored Eric García after the match
- •Gavi was also thrown to the ground during the scuffle
- •The altercation happened post-Spain's victory over Argentina
- •Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 on July 19
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Barcelona pair involved in heated scuffle after World Cup final
"A pair of Barcelona stars found themselves at the heart of a serious scuffle in the aftermath of Sunday’s World Cup finale.This comes after Argentina’s Leandro Paredes completely lost the run of h...
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