Leandro Paredes' Controversial Actions Mar World Cup Final
Leandro Paredes' performance in the World Cup final was far from commendable, culminating in his expulsion from the pitch after the final whistle.
Shortly after being substituted in at halftime for Nico Gonzalez, Paredes demonstrated unsportsmanlike conduct. In the 51st minute, he cynically fouled Rodri in midfield without attempting to win the ball. Rodri's theatrical reaction to the foul incensed Paredes.
Paredes then aggressively approached the fallen Rodri, pushing Dani Olmo twice in the process. Referee Slavko Vincic immediately issued a yellow card for his actions.
Paredes continued his rough play in the subsequent minutes, narrowly avoiding a red card in the 60th minute for a challenge on Pedro Porro. Although he seemed to calm down afterwards, his impact on the game was minimal. Argentina had very few scoring opportunities throughout the final and set an unfortunate record by not registering a single shot on target until the 115th minute.
Leandro Paredes' Complete Loss of Control After the Final Whistle
The ignominious low point of Paredes' memorable final appearance (rated 6 by SPOX) occurred immediately after the end of extra time, where Argentina ultimately lost to Ferran Torres' winning goal. The central midfielder first kicked Eric Garcia, who had been substituted on. Gavi, who was not even substituted into the game, then rushed to the aid of his Spanish teammate.
At this point, Paredes completely lost control. He shoved Gavi away, grabbed the Barcelona player again, wrestled him to the ground, and then struck him in the face. Consequently, Paredes received a straight red card and is likely to face further sanctions.
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