Leandro Paredes not sent off after World Cup final brawl as Fifa opens investigation

Leandro Paredes was not sent off following the brawl that erupted at the end of the World Cup final, despite widespread broadcaster reports claiming he had received a red card, according to Fifa sources. Fifa has opened an official investigation into the post-match incident. The clarification over Paredes' disciplinary status came amid confusion surrounding the altercation that followed the conclusion of the final.