Spain won the World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina thanks to Ferran Torres' goal, but the match was overshadowed by violent clashes between players and post-match riots in Buenos Aires.
Match Summary and Red Card
Ferran Torres scored the winner after Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second yellow card. The red card came after Fernandez had been booked earlier for dissent. Alan Shearer criticised the decision on the BBC, saying: 'I mean how daft is that from Enzo Fernandez? He's on a yellow card for dissent. Not for the tackle, for dissent. And he knows that.'
Post-Match Brawls
After the final whistle, fights broke out among players. Argentina's Leandro Paredes was sent off for his actions during the brawl, which included kicking Eric Garcia to the floor and grabbing him by the neck. Nahuel Molina appeared to throw a punch at Rodri. Alan Shearer condemned the violence, saying: 'Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone's face. He went for them. There is no place or space for that.'
Pundits Slam Argentina
Former Scotland international Craig Burley fumed on ESPN: 'Argentina were a complete and utter disgrace today, both with their performance and their antics. We expected the thuggery, we expected the off the ball stuff, but we also expected a lot more on the ball. They were an utter shambles, disgusting, disgraceful. I'm so pleased Spain won.'
Riots in Buenos Aires
In Argentina, more than a dozen people were detained by police after riots broke out in Buenos Aires. According to Argentine newspaper Infobae, a large group of fans hurled glass bottles and projectiles at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. The chaos lasted around 20 minutes.
Messi's Tears and National Holiday
Lionel Messi burst into tears after receiving his runners-up medal. Meanwhile, Argentina's president Javier Milei declared a national holiday following the loss.
Rooney's Half-Time Show Critique
Wayne Rooney left BBC pundits speechless by branding the half-time show 'crap'. He said: 'I like a lot of those artists but I thought it was crap. It just didn't get me going. I want the football to come back on. I like Burna Boy, I like Bieber, I like Shakira. That was flat.'
