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Soccer: FIFA probing on-pitch World Cup final brawl between Argentinian and Spanish players

# Soccer: FIFA has launched an investigation into the on-pitch altercation between Argentinian and Spanish players after Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey. Leandro Paredes received a red card for violent conduct after he grabbed and pushed Spain players, including Eric Garcia. Nahuel Molina appeared to strike Spain’s captain Rodri in the stomach as he celebrated winning the World Cup. Argentinian assistant coach Roberto Ayala also tried to punch Dani Olmo. FIFA says a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor will investigate potential breaches of the disciplinary code.