Was Leandro Paredes sent off against Spain? Update issued as Fifa launch investigation into post-match brawl
- Leandro Paredes was not sent off following a post-match brawl after Argentina‘s World Cup final defeat to Spain, contrary to initial reports.
- Broadcasters, including ITV and BBC, had widely reported that Paredes received a red card for his involvement in the altercation.
- Fifa sources have confirmed there is no evidence that referee Slavko Vincic issued a red card to Paredes.
- Fifa has launched an investigation into the melee that occurred after the final whistle, appointing a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor.
- The incident saw Paredes involved in clashes with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi, while Enzo Fernandez was the only Argentine player officially sent off with a second yellow card.
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