Argentina players, staff banned for combined 21 games after World Cup final brawl - The New York Times

Latest News About Argentina Updates Health Ministry Roles Following Major Soccer World Cup Bans

Argentina restructured its health ministry mandates. The department received new obligations. It now oversees food supply chain regulations, medical products, and gambling addiction. These changes expand the ministry's role into new areas of public health care.

In soccer, Argentina team members and staff faced bans totaling 21 games. This punishment stemmed from a World Cup final brawl. Leandro Paredes initiated the fight. He was given a 10-game ban for his part in it. The team was penalized financially too. They unfurled a Falkland Islands banner at the match.

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