Miami Messi Fined, Argentina Faces FIFA Penalties Amid Controversial World Cup Incidents

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Miami Messi Fined, Argentina Faces FIFA Penalties Amid Controversial World Cup Incidents
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  1. Miami's Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray have been fined undisclosed amounts for making contact in the head and neck area of opponents in separate incidents during second-half stoppage time in a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia, MLS said Friday.

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    Bleacher Report

    The Associated Press reported Messi and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray were each fined an undisclosed amount of money for different incidents in the contest.

  2. Friday 21 August 2026 15:59, UK FIFA have issued Leandro Paredes a 10-game ban for fighting after the World Cup final and handed Argentina an £235,647 fine for displaying a Falklands banner after beating England in the semi-finals.

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    Fox Sports

    FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.

    The Guardian Sport

    Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.

    ESPN

    Paredes among Argentines banned for WC brawl Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, but the South American nation has been fined only for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semifinal win over England.

    BBC Sport

    Published Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

    NDTV Sports

    Lionel Messi's Argentina Teammate Leandro Paredes Banned For 10 Games After FIFA World Cup Final Brawl Leandro Paredes shoved Gavi to the ground during the fight.

  3. FIFA disciplinary judges also ordered Argentina to play its next home game in a stadium limited to 50% of capacity. FIFA deferred a second stadium sanction and a $100,000 for probationary periods.

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    The Guardian Sport

    For the discrimination offences, the AFA has been ordered to play the country’s next home match at 50% capacity, with a 50% capacity restriction at a further match suspended. Fifa said $100,000 of the fine was also suspended.

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  1. 01 Bleacher Report

    Fray was fined for grabbing Sullivan's neck when they got tangled in the penalty area. Sullivan responded by tackling Fray.

  2. 02 Sky Sports

    Paredes' team-mate Nahuel Molina was also involved in the scuffles and tried to knock over Rodri as the Spain captain ran past him. Molina has been handed a seven-game ban.

  3. 03 The Guardian Sport

    The banner was condemned by UK politicians at the time it was displayed, with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey calling for the players who held it up to be suspended. Uefa had banned two Spain players – Rodri and Álvaro Morata – after they sang about Spain’s claims to Gibraltar after their Euro 2024 triumph.

  4. 04 BBC Sport

    Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended. More to follow.

  5. 05 Fox Sports

    The ban for Paredes is effectively a one-year expulsion from the Argentina team as the FIFA calendar for national team schedules includes 10 games through June 2027.

  6. 06 NDTV Sports

    Indian Football Team, AIFF Slammed For Brazil Friendly: "Day Of Embarrassment" Brazil football team in action

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Original Articles (9)

US Miami's Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent — ESPN
US Paredes among Argentines banned for WC brawl — ESPN
US Lionel Messi Fined After Hitting Quinn Sullivan During Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union Fight - Bleacher Report — Bleacher Report
UK Paredes given TEN-game ban; Argentina fined for Falklands banner — Sky Sports
UK Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl — The Guardian Sport
UK Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes — BBC Sport
US FIFA Suspends 3 Argentina Players A Combined 18 Games For World Cup Final Scuffle - FOX Sports — Fox Sports
India Indian Football Team, AIFF Slammed For Brazil Friendly: "Day Of Embarrassment" — NDTV Sports
India Lionel Messi's Argentina Teammate Leandro Paredes Banned For 10 Games After FIFA World Cup Final Brawl — NDTV Sports