Severe Suspensions Handed Down After World Cup Final Chaos
According to reports from Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban, while full-back Nahuel Molina was slapped with a 7-match suspension.
The sanctions stem from explosive incidents that erupted on the pitch following the dramatic conclusion of the tournament’s showcase match. Tensions boiled over at the final whistle, drawing intense scrutiny from match officials and tournament organizers.
Referee Slavko Vinčić Warned Lionel Messi on the Pitch
Reports highlighted that match referee Slavko Vinčić had specifically grown alarmed during the contest, noting volatile player conduct and particular interventions by Paredes that prompted the official to implore Argentina captain Lionel Messi to keep his teammate under control. Despite those on-field warnings, the former AS Roma midfielder boiled over once play concluded, precipitating the disciplinary review.
According to accounts detailed by Virgilio Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport, referee Slavko Vinčić dealt directly with the escalating aggression while the match was still active. Vinčić reportedly urged Lionel Messi to intervene with Paredes, whose aggressive challenges threatened to unravel the disciplinary control of the fixture.
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