FIFA did not let the incidents that occurred at the end of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain slide: The international federation announced a series of penalties against the national team’s players, staff members and the Argentine Football Association, following the events that took place after the final whistle. The heaviest penalty was imposed on Leandro Paredes, who was suspended from ten Argentina national team games. In addition to the suspension, the midfielder was fined $90,000. Nahuel Molina was also penalized significantly and received a seven-game suspension and a $90,000 fine.
