My Argentina future uncertain after Lionel Messi retirement and suspension - Leandro Paredes hints at retirement

…banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World Cup final. The ban for Paredes, who grabbed Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground ranks alongside the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay…

…on the edge of the penalty area following a challenge from Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. However, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials advised referee JoÀ£o Pinheiro to conduct an on-field review under the "mistaken identity" provision. After reviewing the footage, Pinheiro overturned the free-kick decision…

FIFA confirmed that Leandro Paredes faced no disciplinary action following the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and SpainParedes was initially reported to have been sent off by referee Slavko Vinčić for appearing to push Gavi by the throatThe red card was removed from the official match record shortly after the g…

…was sent off after a VAR intervention. Referee initially booked Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for fouling Embolo, but the decision was reviewed under the mistaken identity protocol. Replays showed Embolo had simulated contact, prompting the referee to overturn Paredes’ yellow card and issue a second booking to t…