Gavi Urges FIFA Not to Suspend Argentina After World Cup Final Brawl
Spain midfielder Gavi has defended Argentina players following the post-match conflict in the 2026 World Cup final. Speaking after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over the defending champions at MetLife Stadium, Gavi said he did not want to see any suspensions handed out. He acknowledged the ugly scenes were not the best image for young fans but argued that “football has always had a more aggressive side.” Video of the clash shows Argentina’s Leandro Paredes confronting Gavi before the midfielder was thrown to the ground and ultimately sent off. Despite the red card, Gavi maintained all the incidents were part of the game and urged FIFA to consider the context before imposing retrospective bans. FIFA has since launched a formal investigation into the widespread unrest that followed the final whistle, which could still lead to further action against the players involved.
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