World Cup thug Leandro Paredes given police protection with RIOT SHIELD while taking a corner in league match

LEANDRO PAREDES required protection from a riot cop with a shield during a recent match. The controversial Argentina star, 32, hit the headlines for his World Cup final meltdown last month. Leandro Paredes was protected by riot cops Credit: INSTAGRAM Paredes, 32, was shielded from potential projectiles from the crowd Credit: INSTAGRAM Paredes committed several fouls during the match before letting his temper boil over after the final whistle. The midfielder grabbed Eric Garcia before flooring Gavi and was shown a red card. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Following a short break, Paredes returned to club side Boca Juniors. Last weekend the ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus star was in action against Newell’s Old Boys. In footage circulating online, Paredes can be seen going over to take a corner. With the pitch at Newell’s Estadio Marcelo Bielsa tightly surrounded by the stands, a pair of riot cops were on hand to protect Paredes with shields as he went over to take a corner. During the game, Paredes picked up his customary yellow card for a “classless act”. With his opponent lying on the ground, Boca’s hatchet man booted the ball at him. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Paredes had a meltdown after the World Cup final Credit: Getty This sparked angry responses from many Newell’s players, as their team-mate theatrically rolled across the turf. Paredes has form for thumping the ball at his opponents. During the 2022 he provoked a furious reaction from Virgil van Dijk after wellying the ball into the Dutch bench folllowing a hard challenge on Nathan Ake. The contest went on to finish 2-2, with Boca star Alan Velasco grabbing a late equaliser. Paredes has returned to club action with Boca Juniors Credit: Getty Comment now