FIFA has rejected an appeal by Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes against a disciplinary sanction, while reducing the ban imposed on another Argentine player whose identity has not been disclosed. The decisions come as the cases head to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for further adjudication.
World football's governing body did not specify the nature of the original sanctions or the incidents that led to them. Both matters are now expected to be heard by CAS, where final rulings will be issued.
