Paredes sent off for grabbing Spain player's throat after Argentina's World Cup loss
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off after a mass confrontation erupted following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The incident occurred after the final whistle, with Paredes dismissed for his involvement in the altercation. The ugly post-match scenes overshadowed Spain's victory celebrations at the tournament. Former footballers and pundits Gary Neville and Alan Shearer publicly condemned Argentina's behavior following the incident.









