FIFA confirm Leandro Paredes' red card from World Cup final has been 'deleted'

FIFA were forced into deleting a major error made on their commentator information system after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final.

La Roja were crowned world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres popped up with the winner in extra time in New Jersey.

Argentina finished the game with 10 men after Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez was sent off for silly two yellow cards in quick succession.

It appeared as though La Albiceleste had a second player sent off after the final whistle when Leandro Paredes completely lost his head and assaulted two Spain players.

The Boca Juniors midfielder had been cautioned early in the second half after coming on as a substitute.

But cameras spotted his angry antics after the game as he shoved and kicked Barcelona defender Eric Garcia before grabbing him by the throat.

Paredes then set his sights on Gavi, aiming punches and throwing him to the floor as players from both sides steamed in.

But while it widely circulated that Paredes was dismissed by referee Slavko Vincic for his behaviour, it has since been confirmed that it was not the case as no disciplinary action was taken.

As clarified by Dale Johnson of the BBC, FIFA's commentator information system incorrectly reported Paredes' dismissal and were then forced into deleting the detail.

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He took to X to explain the situation, writing "A lot of accounts are misinterpreting the information I reported on Leandro Paredes. There was no rescinded red because there was no red card.

"It was incorrectly displayed on Fifa's commentator information system and then deleted."

Paredes was not the only player involved in the ugly scenes as footage showed Nahuel Molina striking Rodri as he ran from the bench to celebrate with his teammates.

That action from the Atletico Madrid man appeared to kick off the chaos, while Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was filmed striking Spain midfielder Dani Olmo.

FIFA have opened an investigation into the fracas, with the governing body's post-match disciplinary committee appointing a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to analyse what happened.

Those involved are at risk of punishment, with the Argentine Football Association potentially facing a fine.

The prosecutor will determine whether Argentina fell afoul of Article 13 of the disciplinary code, which includes "violating the basic rules of decent conduct" and "behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or Fifa into disrepute".

In addition, Article 14 FIFA's Disciplinary Code has a list of sanctions that can be imposed on players and staff.

Anyone found guilty of violent conduct, will receive a minimum suspension of three match for the national team.

The same suspension will be applicable for 'assault, including elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting at or hitting an opponent or person other than a match official'.

On punditry for the BBC, former England defender Joe Hart branded the behaviour from Argentina players "disgusting", while Alan Shearer said "the reaction after the final whistle is terrible".

Argentina are also subject to a probe over the displaying of a banner after the semi-final win over England.

The banner passed onto the pitch and held by multiple players had the message, "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine".

The Falkland Islands are under British control but Argentina continues to dispute the sovereignty of the Islands.

Argentina slammed for what they did while Spain lifted World Cup

Eventually after the mayhem, Argentina players did calm down and were given a guard of honour as they collected their silver medals.

But when Spain captain Rodri lifted the World Cup, Argentina players had their back to the trophy lift as they faced their supporters behind the goal.

Their lack of sportsmanship drew criticism from plenty, including England legend Stuart Pearce.

"When Spain were about to lift their trophy, the Argentinians, to a man, all stood with their back to the trophy lift,” he said on talkSPORT.

“That probably tells you a great deal, doesn’t it?”

Co-host Adrian Durham also shared the same view, calling Argentina a "total embarrassment to the game" for their antics throughout the tournament.

He added: “Yeah, no class, whatsoever. They’ve been absolutely shocking.

“They’ve been a total disgrace here today. The fans, we think have been brilliant. But even during the trophy lift, also when Rodri went up to get the best player in the tournament trophy, the fans were singing Messi’s name and they were singing Argentina as well."