Paredes Booked in the Middle of the Investigation with a Yellow Card for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Leandro Paredes received a yellow card in the Argentine tournament while FIFA keeps an investigation open

Incidents at the World Cup final

Leandro Paredes was singled out by FIFA after the World Cup final against Spain. In that match, the player had two actions recorded in the referee's report, a physical assault on Eric García and a shove on Gavi after the final whistle. The entity opened an investigation that includes three possible charges of aggression.

Yellow card in the match between Boca and Newell's

The controversy resurfaced after the match in the Argentine Professional League between Boca Juniors and Newell’s, where Paredes kicked the ball at Facundo Gunch when the player was facing away. The referee sanctioned the action with a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Newell's players immediately protested the decision.

Possible sanctions

The FIFA investigation is still ongoing and could result in a suspension of up to nine matches for the events that occurred after the final, although the recent warning in the Argentine tournament could strengthen the case regarding his behavior on the field.