Full Brawl After World Cup Final: 'Terrible' Reaction from Argentina

A significant on-field brawl broke out immediately after the final whistle of the World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0 against Argentina. The post-match confrontation involved players and staff from both sides, with particular criticism directed at Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes.

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Argentina's reaction after the final whistle was terrible.

Commentators expressed strong disapproval of the Argentinians' reaction to the loss. Former England captain Alan Shearer described the reaction as "terrible," while Manchester United legend Gary Neville called Paredes's behavior a "disgrace." Neville specifically noted Paredes appearing to throw punches at an opponent, an action deemed unacceptable in football.

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I love the Argentinians' competitive instinct, but Paredes has been a disgrace in the last couple of games.

Shearer emphasized that while the pain of losing is understandable, there is a "right way to lose," suggesting that Argentina's reaction was a recurring issue. The article notes that Argentina had developed a reputation during the tournament for playing "overly dirty."

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Paredes delivered two or three punches to the face of an opponent. He went right after him. There is no place for that in football.

The match itself was heated, and the tension continued after the final whistle. Earlier in the game, Argentinian player Enzo Fernandez received his second yellow card for a reckless tackle, resulting in his expulsion before the end of regulation time. Despite playing with 10 men, Argentina managed to hold Spain until Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.

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We know how much this means to them, and how painful it is to lose. But there is a right way to lose. Far too many times we have seen this from Argentina. Their reaction after the final whistle was terrible.