Spain win World Cup as Argentina reign ends in shame
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final following a goal by Ferran Torres in extra time. The match was marked by high tension and the dismissal of Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, with the reporting heavily criticizing the behavior of the Argentine team.
Why it matters
The World Cup final is a major global sporting event, and this report highlights the intersection of international sports, national reputation, and political undertones.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the 106th minute against Argentina. Pic: PA Wire/PA Images
World Cup final: Spain 1 Argentina 0 (AET)
This part of the world breathes scandal. It seeps up through the swamps. ‘The Disgrace of New Jersey’ has long since been copyrighted.
That’s a good thing. Because the reigning champions were every inch of infamy here on a Sunday when their hands came off the World Cup and, so fittingly, into Donald Trump’s.
But let’s not focus on either. Yes Lionel Messi’s magical journey with this tournament ended here but only one of the teams leave with pride — and with their hands on the prize. Spain’s return to the top of the world came after crawling through a 120-minute river of shit.
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