After helping Spain win the FIFA World Cup, Gavi returned to his hometown to be honored and spoke about his clash with Argentina midfielder Paredes after the final.

Speaking about his hometown:

Yes, after all, I went to Barcelona when I was 10, and I also left a lot behind in my hometown. I remember at that time I didn't want to leave at all, because I was living a very stable and peaceful life in my hometown, and I had no idea where I was going. But fortunately, my parents had a long-term vision, and they took me to Barcelona. Fortunately, I grew up and received a good education there, and they kept my head clear. I'm also lucky that I still maintain this mindset today.

Reporter: About this match, and everything that happened between you and the Argentine players. You were a focal point in one of the confrontations. Do you think the Argentine players should be penalized for what happened?

Gavi: No, to be honest, I don't think they should receive additional suspensions. I understand that this might not be a good example for children, but I think that football truly includes this more intense and even somewhat rough part. In my opinion, the most reasonable solution might be a direct red card during the match, and that's it. But as I said, in the end, it's all part of football, and I feel that football has always been like this.

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