Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawls

Leandro Paredes was shown a red card after final whistle Fifa looking into Falklands banner after England v Argentina Fifa has opened an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain’s World Cup final win on Sunday, with several Argentina players facing bans. Nahuel Molina appeared to strike Spain’s captain Rodri in the stomach as he ran on to the pitch following the final whistle, while there was also a large melee on the halfway line, where Leandro Paredes appeared to grab Eric García by the throat before throwing Gavi to the ground. Continue reading...