Spain beat Argentina in World Cup final: patience overcomes Messi
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina, overcoming physical tactics and Messi's isolation through patient possession and key substitutes.
Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina, overcoming physical tactics and Messi's isolation through patient possession and key substitutes.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final in extra time, becoming Spain's seventh different scorer at the tournament, as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup.
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Argentina fans in Buenos Aires express pride despite losing the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain in extra time, celebrating their semi-final victory over England and Lionel Messi's legacy.
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