Gavi defends Paredes amid FIFA investigation into World Cup brawl

Spain midfielder Gavi has expressed support for Argentina's Leandro Paredes, who was involved in a brawl after the World Cup final on July 18. Paredes, along with teammates, faced scrutiny as FIFA announced an investigation into the incident, which occurred following Spain's 1-0 victory. Although no red card was issued to Paredes during the match, his actions, including grabbing Eric Garcia and throwing Gavi to the ground, have raised questions. Gavi emphasized that while the altercation is not a positive image for younger fans, it reflects a more physical side of football. FIFA's disciplinary committee is reviewing potential breaches of its disciplinary code related to this incident.

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