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FIFA have slapped Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes with a massive 10-match ban following his violent outburst at the end of the World Cup final - with team-mate Nahuel Molina hit with a seven-game sanction.

Argentina were condemned for their thuggish antics throughout the tournament, prompting FIFA to investigate their behaviour following the final whistle of last month’s showpiece where they were beaten 1-0 by Spain.

Paredes grabbed Spain’s Eric Garcia by the neck before punching Gavi in the face and pushing him to the ground in appalling scenes at full time.

The 32-year-old will now miss Argentina’s next 10 matches and has also been fined £65,000.

Argentina's Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 matches over the World Cup final fight

Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban for his role in the post-match brawl

Nahuel Molina was another involved in the fracas, hitting Spain captain Rodri in the torso as he ran past, prompting the midfielder to square up to his rival. FIFA have handed Molina a seven-match ban.

Meanwhile, Argentina’s Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi will serve one-match bans for their role in the unsporting scenes.

Argentina have also been sanctioned for unfurling a Falklands banner after their semi-final win over England.

Argentina players were criticised for displaying this banner after beating England

The banner, first displayed in the crowd before being handed down to the players, read ‘The Falkland Islands are Argentine’ in Spanish.

As a result, FIFA have imposed a two-match partial stadium closure, reducing the crowd size for their next two home matches to 50 per cent. However, one of those matches is suspended.

Argentina have also been hit with £235,000 in fines, £73,000 of which is suspended.

The fines, though, will do little to put a dent in the £25million prize money they received for finishing runners-up in North America.