Leandro Paredes
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Leandro Daniel Paredes is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Argentine Primera División club Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. He previously played for Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Paris Saint-Germain, among others.
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Aug 23, 2026
Center
Banned and fined by FIFA for sparking a brawl after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.
The episode reinforces the need for strict disciplinary measures, a view popular among French centrists who value sportsmanship and rules.
Jul 21, 2026
Lean Right
Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes triggered a mass brawl after the final by confronting Spanish players, compounding Argentina's defeat.
LR condemns Paredes' behavior as emblematic of a 'criminal' attitude on the pitch, reinforcing a narrative of lawlessness that LR applies to many spheres.
Jul 21, 2026
Lean Left
Argentina player was sent off after the final whistle for violent conduct in a brawl with Spain players.
Labour perspective condemns the unsportsmanlike violence, but the incident is more sports than politics.