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Primera División · Defender · #3 · Bolivia · 27 yrs
D. Paredes is a defender. D. Paredes is a represents Bolivia, 27 years old, defender. D. Paredes wears shirt number 3. D. Paredes was born in Bolivia on 1998-06-01. D. Paredes's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Nacional B, Primera División, Copa de la División Profesional. D. Paredes's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore D. Paredes season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.

Defender · #3
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Free agent | ||
| 2024-12-31 | Free agent | — |
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Leandro Paredes revealed the decision Lionel Messi made regarding his future with the Argentina national team. Leandro Paredes is already back in domestic action with Boca Juniors following Argentina’s World Cup run, and he didn’t shy away from addressing Lionel Messi‘s international future when given the chance. Speaking in the mixed zone at La Bombonera after Boca’s 1-0 win over O’Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana, where Paredes provided the assist for Miguel Merentiel’s winning goal, the midfielder revealed new details about what Messi had planned heading into the World Cup final. According to Paredes, Messi had already made up his mind that the final against Spain would be his last match with the national team, even if his Argentina teammates were hoping for a different outcome. “It hurts, because we didn’t want that last match to arrive. He had made a decision, which was for that to be his last match with the Argentina national team. Hopefully not, hopefully he can keep playing,” Paredes said. Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes celebrate a goal for Argentina. (Getty Images) The midfielder made clear that whatever Messi ultimately decides will have the group’s full support, framing it as a personal call rather than something teammates should try to influence. “It’s going to be his decision. Whatever makes him happy will surely make us happy too,” he added. Paredes on his own future with the national team Paredes isn’t just weighing in on Messi’s situation, he’s also facing questions about his own future with Argentina. At 32 years old, the Boca midfielder admitted he’s beginning to consider whether to continue at the international level following an emotional cycle with the national team. “I think for many of us, it’s going to come down to thinking about whether to continue or not. It was a beautiful, spectacular process and we achieved important things. It’s going to be very difficult to maintain this level, for the group to keep functioning this way. You have to think it over, weigh a lot of things. Decisions like this have to be made calmly,” Paredes said. Asked directly whether he had reached a conclusion, he stopped short of confirming anything just yet. “I don’t know. Honestly… I don’t know. It’s a process. You have to digest it, think it over. You shouldn’t make hasty decisions. But it’s definitely something that needs to be talked about,” he said.

The chaotic scenes that followed the final whistle created one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, leaving questions over whether Argentina players would face serious consequences. Leandro Paredes found himself at the center of controversy after Argentina’s dramatic 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain, but an unexpected FIFA punishment update has changed the situation surrounding the midfielder. The chaotic scenes that followed the final whistle created one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, leaving questions over whether Argentina players would face serious consequences. Spain secured a historic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, but the celebrations were quickly overshadowed by a furious confrontation between players from both national teams. The incident involved several Argentina players, with Paredes becoming one of the most discussed figures after clashes with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi. Heated scenes after Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak The tension exploded immediately after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium as Spain’s substitutes entered the pitch to celebrate their second World Cup title. La Albiceleste’s defeat ended an emotional campaign that saw the reigning champions chase back-to-back trophies, while Lionel Messi’s possible final appearance on the global stage added even more emotion to the occasion. The first flashpoint came when Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to make contact with Spain captain Rodri during the celebrations. The confrontation quickly escalated, with several players from both sides becoming involved before Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni attempted to calm his squad. Paredes derrubou o Eric Garcia por trás.🎥 Reprodução pic.twitter.com/HDXdzLF5Ww— Gols do Brasileirão ⚽️🇧🇷 (@golsdobrasil1) July 20, 2026 Paredes was at the heart of the chaos after approaching Spain defender Eric Garcia and appearing to grab him by the throat. The midfielder then became involved in another altercation with Barcelona youngster Gavi, throwing him to the ground during the confrontation. The scenes created immediate criticism, with former players and pundits questioning Argentina’s reaction to losing the final. The defeat was already painful for the South American side, but the post-match incidents added another layer of controversy to their World Cup ending. لا تحكم على ردة الفعل قبل ما تشوف مين السبب 🇦🇷🇪🇸سبب ضرب باريديس لـ غافي؟👇 pic.twitter.com/5iO2QWN6ZM— Abokr Omar (@Abokr10) July 20, 2026 What happened to Leandro Paredes’ red card? Initial reports suggested that Paredes had been shown a red card after the final whistle for his actions during the brawl. However, FIFA later clarified that the midfielder was not officially sent off and did not receive an automatic suspension. The governing body’s official match records initially displayed a red card next to Paredes’ name, but the decision was later removed. FIFA confirmed that the entry was an administrative error and that referee Slavko Vincic had not issued a red card to the Argentina midfielder. “FIFA sources have told The Independent and BBC Sport that this is not the case, with no evidence that such a disciplinary measure was made by referee Slavko Vincic.” The correction means Paredes avoided an immediate suspension, allowing him to remain available for Argentina’s future fixtures. However, FIFA still opened an investigation into the events that occurred after the final. “Following an assessment of the relevant match reports for the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, and in line with article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate potential breaches of the FDC with regard to the post-match incidents,” FIFA stated. Leandro Paredes #5 of Argentina and Eric Garcia #4 of Spain fight on field. Paredes could still face consequences after investigation Although the red card was removed, FIFA’s investigation me
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