“I don’t think they should be suspended. I understand that it is not a good image for children, but this is also part of football, it is lived with more passion. If they expel him during the match and that’s it… I don’t think it’s all that bad either,” said the Barcelona midfielder upon his arrival in Spain.
The statements come three days after the final played at MetLife Stadium, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win its second world title. After the final whistle there were incidents between players from both teams and Paredes was one of the main protagonists of the altercation.
FIFA opened an investigation to determine whether additional sanctions should be imposed for the events that occurred after the match. So far, the agency has not issued a resolution on the case.
In recent days, new videos of the confrontation have also circulated on social networks, although FIFA has not reported that this material has modified the disciplinary procedure or that it is part of new actions within the file.
Gavi’s statements do not alter the investigation, but they represent one of the first public positions of a footballer involved in the incidents.
The Spaniard believes that, if there should have been a punishment, it should have been applied during the match and not after the World Cup had concluded.
While FIFA determines whether there will be additional sanctions, the Spanish player spoke in favor of closing the episode.