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Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

A Wave of Praise for the Only Argentine Who Did Not Turn His Back on Spain

A different gesture amid the coronation ceremony.. Argentine player earns widespread praise

'I'd have headbutted him!' - Zlatan slams Spain players' response to Paredes

Former Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic took aim at Leandro Paredes and Spain's players following the tempestuous end to the World Cup final in New Jersey. The 44-year-old pundit condemned the Argentina midfielder's fiery antics during a post-match brawl while questioning Spain's lack of response to the provocation.

Paredes refuses to apologise for World Cup final punches

Aggressive behaviour

Neville claims Argentina 'played like a bag of sh*t' in World Cup final

Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting Lionel Scaloni's side were fortunate to stay in the contest. The former Manchester United defender also questioned how heavily the reigning champions rely on Lionel Messi.

Messi misses Argentina open-top bus parade as fans greet beaten WC finalists

Thousands of passionate supporters gathered in Buenos Aires to welcome the Argentina squad home following their World Cup final defeat to Spain. Captain Lionel Messi was notably absent from the delegation after electing to fly directly to Miami before taking a short break in Rosario, leaving head coach Lionel Scaloni and 16 players to lead the parade.