Leandro Paredes criticizes his 10-match ban imposed by FIFA

Leandro Paredes, Boca Juniors midfielder, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the harsh 10-match ban imposed by FIFA following the incidents during the World Cup final. For the first time since the decision was announced, Paredes believes the sanction is excessive.

The Argentine player also mentioned that he intends to appeal the decision in an effort to reduce his punishment. In his statements, he asserts that the ban is not proportional to his involvement in the incidents that occurred during the match.

Paredes emphasized that he finds it strange that another player, Gavi, received a lesser sanction, despite being responsible for assaulting him during the scuffles.

The events during the World Cup final, which included a series of fights and assaults, prompted FIFA to take severe disciplinary action against several players and members of the Argentine team.

According to reports, Paredes' sanction is part of a broader punishment directed at the Argentine national team following the controversial conclusion of the tournament, drawing attention to the governing body's decisions.