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Gavi

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Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2026 Clásico: further clash with Vinícius and admits telling him to be quiet” and “2026 World Cup final: FIFA proceedings followed by one-match suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct”.

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Profile No. 1696 · Updated on 12 October 2026

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Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
5Documented controversies
13Sources
0Formal charge · all time
0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

01

2026-05-10–2026-05-11

2026 Clásico: further clash with Vinícius and admits telling him to be quiet

No legal proceedings

Following another tense exchange with Vinícius Júnior during the Clásico, Gavi acknowledged in an interview that he had told him to be quiet. He portrayed the incident as a normal part of sporting rivalry and tension.

State of the evidence
Admitted by the person
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Cadena SER« ¿Vinicius? Le he dicho que se callara la boca y ya está »: Gavi explica su rifirrafe con el brasileñoPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Mundo DeportivoGavi en estado puro: « Le he dicho a Vinicius que se callara la boca »PressMedium reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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02

2026-07-19–2026-08-21

2026 World Cup final: FIFA proceedings followed by one-match suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct

Civil / administrative proceedings

Following the Spain–Argentina 2026 World Cup final, a brawl broke out between several players. FIFA initiated proceedings targeting Gavi, among others, for unsportsmanlike conduct, then imposed a one-match suspension and a $30,000 fine.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 4

  1. [1]
    ReutersFIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawlNews agencyHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    RTVELa FIFA abre un expediente contra la selección Argentina y Gavi por los incidentes tras la final del MundialBroadcastHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    EFEDiez partidos de sanción a Paredes, 7 a Molina, 3 a Ayala y 1 a Almada y GaviNews agencyHigh reliability
  4. [4]
    ReutersParedes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina finedNews agencyHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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03

2024-10-26–2024-10-27

2024 Clásico: '4–0' provocation aimed at Vinícius Júnior

No legal proceedings

During FC Barcelona's 4–0 victory at the Bernabéu, Gavi taunted Vinícius Júnior by showing four fingers and pointing out the score after a tense exchange between the two players. The scene went viral and fuelled the rivalry between the clubs.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    ge / GloboGavi provoca Vini Jr. com gesto de 4 a 0 no clássico entre Barcelona e Real MadridPressMedium reliability
  2. [2]
    A BolaReal-Barça: a 'humilhante' provocação de Gavi a ViníciusPressMedium reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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04

2023-03-19–2023-03-20

2023 Clásico: off-ball charge on Dani Ceballos and debate over lenient refereeing

No legal proceedings

Towards the end of a La Liga Clásico, Gavi charged Dani Ceballos away from the ball and knocked him over without a foul or card being awarded. Players and media close to Real Madrid condemned what they considered recurring refereeing leniency towards him.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    RelevoLa permisividad arbitral con Gavi indigna al vestuario del Real MadridPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Cadena SER¿Debió ser expulsado Gavi? La acción contra Ceballos en el 'Clásico' que señala el madridismoPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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05

2023-03

March 2023 Spain camp: criticism of his behaviour followed by federation denial

No legal proceedings

Relevo reported that officials in the Spanish national team were concerned about several aspects of Gavi's conduct, including initially missing an autograph session because of a headache and excessive intensity in certain training sessions. The story was picked up by several media outlets.

State of the evidence
Disputed
Attribution
Directly implicated

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    RelevoGavi deja sombras en la última concentraciónPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Mundo Deportivo / EFEGavi, comportamiento « ejemplar » en la selecciónPressHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    RMC SportEspagne: le comportement de Gavi crispe ses partenaires et la FédérationPressMedium reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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  1. Vinícius Júnior2 documented references

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