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Fifa has banned and fined three Argentina players and penalized the Argentinian Football Association following the World Cup final against Spain and a semi-final match against England. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban and a $90,000 fine for his role in post-match clashes. Team-mate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension and a $90,000 fine, while Thiago Almada received a one-match ban and a $30,000 fine.

Coaching staff member Roberto Ayala was banned for three matches and fined $30,000. Spain player Gavi was also sanctioned with a one-match ban and a $30,000 fine for his involvement in the melee. Furthermore, Argentina has been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

The Argentinian Football Association was hit with a $321,000 fine over breaches of the Fifa disciplinary code, which included displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by supporters. Google Trending Now shows increased search interest in uk.