Gavi Opposes Suspension of Argentina Players After World Cup Final Altercation
Gavi Opposes Suspension of Argentina Players After World Cup Final Altercation – Spain midfielder Gavi has called for leniency towards Argentina players involved in post-match clashes following the FIFA World Cup final.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to secure their second World Cup title, but celebrations were overshadowed by confrontations between players from both teams after the final whistle.
Gavi was involved in one of the incidents after being pushed to the ground by Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes during a heated exchange.
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FIFA has since opened an investigation into the altercation.
Speaking to Spanish radio station El Partidazo de COPE, Gavi said he did not believe Paredes should face suspension.
“No, to tell you the truth, I don’t think he (Leandro Paredes) should be suspended,” he said.
“I understand it’s not a good image for children, but I think there’s also that side to football, which is a bit more physical, more aggressive.”
“The most logical thing would have been to send him off during the match, and that’s it. In the end, I think it’s all football, and it has to be that way.”
