Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while…
NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, admitting that his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes over the ugly scenes that unfolded after the FIFA World Cup final, saying he would have “headbutted” the midfielder had he been on…
Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump wants FIFA president Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to a report by the New York Post. The report said Trump was impressed by Infantino’s role in organising the FIFA World Cup and believes…
NEW DELHI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 final had everything – drama, controversy and ugly scenes. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium, but the tension did not end with the final whistle. There were scuffles, heated arguments and even an apparent shove…
Lionel Messi returned to his hometown of Rosario on Tuesday for a brief period of rest following Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with hundreds of supporters gathering before dawn in the hope of catching a glimpse of their captain.Messi’s private jet touched down near Rosario at 6:27 a.m….
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada. (AP Photo) Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has broken his silence following the chaotic scenes that marred the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but noticeably stopped short of apologising for his role in the post-match fracas as FIFA launched an official…
NEW DELHI: Spain’s celebrations after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 caught the attention of football fans around the world. Apart from the usual scenes of joy, hugs, cheers and trophy celebrations, one moment stood out at the New York New Jersey Stadium, officially known as MetLife Stadium. After beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain could have further consequences, with FIFA launching an investigation into the post-match clashes that broke out after Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win their second FIFA World Cup title, but celebrations were…
NEW DELHI: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni struggled to hold back tears after his side lost 0-1 to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Scaloni said the defeat was deeply painful as Argentina failed to defend the title they had won in Qatar four years…