{"id":40003,"date":"2026-07-21T13:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/leandro-paredes-breaks-his-silence-after-fifa-penalty-is-overturned-after-the-argentina-world-cup-scandal-soccer-sports\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:01:24","slug":"leandro-paredes-breaks-his-silence-after-fifa-penalty-is-overturned-after-the-argentina-world-cup-scandal-soccer-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/leandro-paredes-breaks-his-silence-after-fifa-penalty-is-overturned-after-the-argentina-world-cup-scandal-soccer-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Leandro Paredes breaks his silence after FIFA penalty is overturned after the Argentina World Cup scandal | Soccer | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Paredes was caught on camera shoving Eric Garcia in the throat, throwing Gabi to the ground and violently flailing. At that time, it was reported that the referee showed him a red card. However, the red card was later removed from his record and no disciplinary action was taken by FIFA, according to BBC Sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Paredes then posted a lengthy message on Instagram to Argentine supporters, refusing to apologize for his actions or even acknowledge his dishonorable conduct.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThank you, Argentina! I love you today and always. Today, I write this letter with a heavy heart because I have not been able to bring abundant joy to our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;But we are filled with pride to have given everything we have and to once again raise our flag at the top! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this national team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cTo the players who gave their all to represent this shirt and fought for it until the last moment of each game! It was an honor to be part of the greatest Argentina national team of all time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Enzo Fernandes also showed signs of indiscipline, receiving a second booking for a wild foul on Pau Kvarsi towards the end of the 90th minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;As time passes, you realize that there is something much bigger than the results. For years, this group has represented our country in the best way possible,&#8221; Fernandez wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;Competing teaches you that it&#8217;s not just about winning, it&#8217;s about giving everything for the shirt and never giving up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cBeing part of this group that has always stood up, competed to the end and defended these colors with pride, humility and dedication is something I will always cherish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;I would like to thank all the Argentine fans. Thank you for always being there, for supporting us in every match, for your love and unconditional support, and for making us feel at home wherever we are in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;Wearing my country&#8217;s uniform has been the greatest honor of my career and I will continue to do my best whenever I am called upon to protect my country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2231281\/Leandro-Paredes-World-Cup\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paredes was caught on camera shoving Eric Garcia in the throat, throwing Gabi to the ground and violently flailing. At that time, it was reported that the referee showed him a red card. 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