Spain's World Cup heroes greeted by millions at homecoming as FIFA probes ugly post
Spain's national football team received a massive homecoming celebration in Madrid following their World Cup victory. Meanwhile, FIFA has launched an investigation into a post-match altercation between the Spanish and Argentinian squads.
Why it matters
The event highlights the cultural significance of international sports and the ongoing regulatory oversight regarding player conduct in professional football.
Rodri (centre) and his Spanish World Cup-winning teammates were given a heroes' welcome in Madrid. ( Getty Images: Diego Souto )
Spain's World Cup winners have been greeted by an estimated two million fans in Madrid.
The players also met with Spain's royal family as well as its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
FIFA has opened an investigation into post-game scenes that saw Argentina players fighting Spain's team after the final whistle.
Link copied Share Share article Spain's World Cup-winning team has been met with an estimated two million fans at a raucous championship parade through the streets of Madrid.
The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital a day after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey.
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