Overview
- FIFA has formally opened disciplinary proceedings and has given the named respondents the chance to present their positions before the Disciplinary Committee issues a decision.
- Video circulated widely showing Leandro Paredes kicking the ball at Newell’s player Facundo Guch, and the referee showed Paredes a yellow card in the match that drew attention on Sunday.
- The Boca Juniors incident revived criticism and social media backlash that first grew after televised footage showed Paredes confronting Spain players at the World Cup final.
- Paredes has a track record of similar episodes at major matches, and FIFA warned that the most serious individual cases could lead to lengthy suspensions under its Disciplinary Code.
- The ongoing FIFA process may result in fines or bans for individuals and could also affect the Argentine Football Association if the committee finds broader breaches of conduct or match regulations.