FIFA Probes World Cup Final Brawl as Paredes' Red Card Is Removed
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
FIFA Probes World Cup Final Brawl as Paredes' Red Card Is Removed
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
Summary
FIFA said Leandro Paredes was not sent off after Spain's 1-0 World Cup final win, despite its match tracker briefly showing a post-whistle red card before deleting it.
A prosecutor has now been appointed to investigate the melee at MetLife Stadium, where video showed Paredes grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and shoving Gavi to the ground.
The probe could widen beyond Paredes: footage also appeared to show Argentina defender Nahuel Molina punching Rodri and assistant coach Roberto Ayala striking Dani Olmo after the match.
Any disciplinary case would add to fallout from a final already marred by chaotic post-match scenes after Spain's victory over Argentina.