Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to lift their second title. The match ended in a tense affair, with Argentina reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off. After the final whistle, emotions ran high as Spanish midfielder Gavi clashed with Leandro Paredes, while Argentine assistant Roberto Ayala was seen punching Dani Olmo.Despite taking part in the post-match demonstration, the Barcelona midfielder doesn’t believe the Argentinian players should be suspended. Speaking to Cope, Gavi said: “No, no. I understand that it is not a good image for children, for children, but I think there is also a side of football that is very aggressive. “He added that any penalty should be taken during the match and not afterwards. “Maybe the most logical thing for me would be to send him during the game and that’s it. But as I said, in the end I think it’s all football and it should always be like that,” he said.Although Gavi also urged not to receive a penalty, FIFA has already begun an investigation into what happened after the final whistle. Reports suggest that a number of Argentine players could still face punishment depending on the outcome of the investigation. The governing body is expected to review the controversy before deciding whether additional sanctions are necessary.
