The Punch that Sparked 'Disgusting' World Cup Final Brawl
Leandro Paredes and Enzo Fernández were among the players shown red cards after 46 fouls in a match that turned violent at the final whistle.
- On Sunday, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after 120 minutes of play in the FIFA World Cup Final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure their second World Cup title.
- Tensions flared immediately after the final whistle when Argentina defender Nahuel Molina slapped Spain midfielder Rodri on the arm, triggering a physical brawl led by Leandro Paredes.
- Paredes was sent off after grabbing Spain defender Eric Garcia by the neck during vicious fights with Garcia and Gavi, while Enzo Fernandez had received a red card in the 90th minute, reducing Argentina to ten players.
- Pundit Gary Neville called Paredes' behavior a "disgrace," while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged grace in defeat, stating, "We accept the loss; we gave everything."
- FIFA is reviewing the postmatch scenes, which contradicted the "beautiful nature" of the tournament praised by actor Tom Cruise before Sunday's kickoff, as Lionel Messi observed the fighting impassively.
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