Spanish Midfielder Gavi Defends Paredes Amid Post-Final Fuss

Gavi believes there's a physical side to football and doubts suspensions are warranted for what happened on the pitch. After the World Cup final, players from both sides were involved in an altercation.

Leandro Paredes seemed to push Spanish player Eric Garcia by the throat during the celebrations. Used substitutes Gavi and Enzo Fernandez tried to intervene but found themselves on the receiving end of aggression.

FIFA has initiated a disciplinary process, but Gavi thinks sending him off was already too harsh during the match.

According to reporting by BBC Sport - World Cup

The Consequences: FIFA's Investigation

Fifa appointed a prosecutor to investigate the incident. Any player or coach involved could face disciplinary action, and even the Argentine Football Association might be fined as a result.

No red card was issued to Paredes during the match despite the reported incident.

Physicality in Football

Citing the nature of football itself, Gavi argues that such confrontations are not uncommon. He suggests sending Paredes off during the game might have been the more appropriate action if necessary.