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Ferran Torres scored the winning goal as Spain defeated Argentina in New Jersey in the World Cup final, but the match was marred by unpleasant scenes at the final whistle.
Leandro Paredes pushes Gabi as Spain’s World Cup victory over Argentina is marred by disturbing scenes at the final whistle (Image: (Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images))
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What happened: On Sunday night, Ferran Torres’ overtime goal sank Argentina and Spain won the World Cup final. However, the match was not without controversy. Nrama: Emotions were volatile as Spain celebrated as the final whistle blew. And this was after Enzo Fernandes was given a second yellow card on his marching orders just before extra time Argentina backlash: As expected, coach Lionel Scaloni’s uninspired side are facing criticism. One of those who spoke out about the Argentina international was former Chelsea star Craig Burley, who said: “Argentina’s performance today and their antics were absolutely and completely disgraceful. “It’s a disgrace. I’m very happy that Spain won. It was a worse performance[than Argentina].” The latter took a blow at Rodri, while Paredes was also seen kicking Eric García to the floor and pushing him back with his hand on the Barcelona defender’s neck as he tried to tackle him. Alan Shearer’s take: Speaking on the BBC, the former forward said: “Paredes threw a haymaker at two or three people’s faces. He aimed at them. ‘There’s no place, there’s no space to do that.’ Ryan Taylor verdict: Writing in New Jersey’s Daily Mirror newspaper, Ryan Taylor called for action from FIFA: “FIFA is yet to punish Argentina’s controversial and aggressive ‘Isles Malvinas'” But it’s about time they threw the book in Lionel Scaloni’s side. Coach Scaloni also lost a lot of respect the day he surrendered his World Cup title. “Riots break out: More than a dozen people were “detained” by police in Buenos Aires as riots broke out following Argentina’s defeat in the World Cup final. In Buenos Aires, a city of 3 million people, events had been largely peaceful until the riots erupted, Argentine newspaper Infobae.Trouble reported, at around 11:45 p.m. Clashes were seen around the obelisk, a national monument where the event will take place, and chaos continued for 20 minutes as a group of supporters tried to break through the fence protecting the obelisk, before police responded with tear gas and water cannon. Messi’s Tears: Lionel Messi shed tears after his team’s loss. The Inter Miami star had a stiff upper lip in the aftermath, but couldn’t stop crying after receiving his runners-up medal: Alan Shearer said to Fernades after he was sent off. He was given a yellow card for dissent. Not for the tackle, but for the opposition. Wayne Rooney branded World Cup final half-time show ‘rubbish’ in brutally honest verdict Rooney left BBC pundits speechless, saying: ‘To be honest, my[highlight]was when it was over. I didn’t like them. I like a lot of the artists, but I thought it was crap. I just didn’t feel like it. I like Burna Boy, Bieber, Shakira. It was flat. Read the full story: World Cup final live: Argentina punches Spanish player as FIFA requests for investigation
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