The AFA had previously defined the steps to follow after the sanctions were imposed on Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada for their behavior after the final match of the 2026 World Cup against Spain. The suspensions were for 10, 7, and 1 match respectively. The AFA had published a request to the FIFA to allow the players to serve their suspensions in friendly matches, which has now been accepted.
The AFA's statement makes it clear that this is a first step, and they are now waiting for the grounds of the FIFA's decision to appeal the sanctions. The AFA will appeal the sanctions to the FIFA's Disciplinary Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). This move is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the suspensions imposed on the Argentine players.
The AFA's decision to appeal the sanctions is a clear indication that they are not satisfied with the outcome and are seeking to have the suspensions overturned. The next step in this process will be for the AFA to submit their appeal to the relevant authorities, which will then be reviewed and a decision made.