Overview
- FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics investigator to examine possible breaches of its Disciplinary Code linked to incidents after the World Cup final, and no formal sanctions have been announced.
- Video and eyewitness accounts reported that Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain’s Gavi, struck him in the face and pushed him to the ground after the match and that Paredes had earlier shoved Eric García.
- Initial media accounts said Paredes received a red card after the confrontation but FIFA’s official match record lists only a yellow card and the federation said no immediate disciplinary measures were taken at the time.
- Reports also name Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala and player Nahuel Molina as possible subjects of the investigation, with media alleging Ayala struck Spain’s Dani Olmo.
- The investigator’s review is a preliminary step that could lead to formal charges, hearings and suspensions and it follows on-field discipline during the match when Enzo Fernández was sent off with a yellow-red card.