Argentina star behind throat-grab incident on Spain defender hints at retirement | TheBriefWire
Argentina star behind throat-grab incident on Spain defender hints at retirement
Published 24 July 2026 ยท sports
Leandro Paredes has admitted he is unsure whether he will continue with Argentina after the heartbreaking 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain. The
Leandro Paredes has admitted he is unsure whether he will continue with Argentina after the heartbreaking 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain. The midfielder's comments come as FIFA investigates his role in the chaotic post-match altercation, while several senior Argentina players, including Lionel Messi, face uncertainty over their international futures.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 10:14 PM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 11:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Leandro Paredes has admitted he is unsure whether he will continue with Argentina after the heartbreaking 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain.
The midfielder's comments come as FIFA investigates his role in the chaotic post-match altercation, while several senior Argentina players, including Lionel Messi, face uncertainty over their international futures.