Argentina's Paredes should not be suspended for confrontation - Spain's Gavi

Spain midfielder Gavi said Argentina's Leandro Paredes should not be suspended for his role in the confrontation that followed the World Cup final. After Spain secured a 1‑0 victory, Argentina players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and assistant manager Roberto Ayala were involved in a fracas on the pitch. Paredes appeared to push Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat, while unused substitute Gavi attempted to intervene but was shoved to the ground by Almada. Paredes also pushed the Barcelona midfielder to the turf by placing his hand in the Spaniard's face. FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and morals official to review the incident. Any player or manager deemed involved could face a suspension, and the Argentine Football Association may be subject to a fine. Gavi expressed his view in an interview with El Partidazo de COPE: "I don't deliberation [Paredes] should beryllium suspended," Gavi told El Partidazo de COPE. He added, "I recognize it's not a bully representation for children, but I deliberation there's besides that broadside to football, which is simply a spot much physical, much aggressive." Continuing, Gavi said, "The astur logical happening would person been to nonstop him disconnected during the match, and that's it. In the end, I deliberation it's each football, and it has to beryllium that way."