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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Spain star involved in World Cup final brawl wants Leandro Paredes to escape ban

Spain midfielder Gavi does not want Leandro Paredes to be suspended despite being thrown to the ground by the Argentina midfielder in a shocking post-match brawl at the World Cup final.

Paredes, along with team-mate Nahuel Molina and Argentina coach Roberto Ayala, were involved in the fracas seconds after the final whistle blew on Spain’s 1-0 victory in New Jersey, which saw Ferran Torres snatch an extra-time winner.

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