Player Penalties
Leandro Paredes received the harshest sanction: 10 matches suspended and a $90,000 fine for aggressing Eric García and fouling Gavi. Nahuel Molina was banned for 7 matches and fined $90,000 for incidents with Rodri. Thiago Almada will serve one match and pay $30,000, while Roberto Ayala, Scaloni's assistant, was banned for 3 matches and fined $30,000.
AFA Fine and Restrictions
The AFA must pay $321,000 for misconduct, discriminatory gestures, and security failures. Stadium capacity for home matches will be reduced to 50% for two games. $100,000 of the fine will go to an anti-discrimination plan, while another $100,000 is on hold for a trial period.
Context and Appeals
The sanction relates to the 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner shown after the semifinal against England. The AFA is considering appealing the ruling to reduce Paredes' and Molina's penalties, the most directly affected by the final that crowned Spain.
