Sports · 20 July 2026
Argentina's Paredes sent off after World Cup final defeat to Spain for fighting
Argentina's World Cup run ended in chaos after their 1-0 final defeat to Spain saw punches thrown and Leandro Paredes get a red card. He was photographed pushing Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestling Gavi to the ground. Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart called Argentina's behaviour "disgusting" and Gary Neville labelled it a "disgrace".
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