FIFA has launched an investigation into the melee that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium, appointing a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess the incidents.
Rodri emerged as the tournament’s standout performer after guiding Spain to a second FIFA World Cup title and collecting the Golden Ball award.
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following the confrontations that marred the closing moments of Sunday’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, with players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association all potentially facing sanctions.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final in the 106th minute, securing Spain’s second World Cup title and adding to the European Championship crown they won under De la Fuente in 2024.
Ferran Torres the hero as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in an enthralling World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday night.
Lionel Messi has said Lamine Yamal sentiment will be put aside when Argentina face Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
Spain captain Rodri believes Argentina are one of the strongest teams in international football and they need to look beyond Lionel Messi in Sunday’s final.
Messi has once again been the driving force behind Argentina’s run to the final. The 39-year-old captain set up both goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over England and has scored eight goals during the tournament.
Spain sent a strong message to the rest of the world with a commanding performance against the tournament favourites, delivering a display that bore little resemblance to their goalless group-stage stalemate with Cape Verde.
France’s remarkable World Cup campaign came to an end on Tuesday in Dallas, Texas, as a 2-0 loss to Spain dashed their hopes of claiming a third FIFA World Cup title under Didier Deschamps.
France’s remarkable World Cup campaign…