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FIFA imposes bans on Paredes, Molina and fines Gavi after final incidents

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

FIFA imposes bans on Paredes, Molina and fines Gavi after final incidents

Summary

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned several players following incidents at the World Cup final. Leandro Paredes received a ten-match international suspension and a fine of $90,000, while Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension and the same fine. Other sanctions include three matches for Roberto Ayala as a coaching staff member and fines for Gavi and Thiago Almada. FIFA aims to address unsporting conduct with these rulings, establishing a precedent for dealing with similar events in the future.

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•Paredes banned for ten matches and fined $90,000.
•Molina receives a seven-match suspension and a $90,000 fine.
•Ayala faces three matches as a coach and a $30,000 fine.
•Almada and Gavi each receive one-match suspensions and $30,000 fines.
•FIFA seeks to deter future unsporting conduct in football.

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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has officially opened sanctioning proceedings following the serious incidents that took place at the end of the World Cup final.The highest authority in international f...
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