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• Ferran Torres’s history moment echoes Andres Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup-winning goal

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  A tense encounter in New Jersey went to extra time when Barelona forward Ferran Torres fired in the winner to deliver Spain’s second World Cup

• Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-football

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  Spain 1-0 AET Argentina : Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and his...

• Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeat

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  Messi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030

• Trump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy lift

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  The US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals

• World Cup final player ratings: 8/10 for star Spain midfielder but Argentina villain gets a 3/10

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  Spain 1-0 Argentina ( after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second...

• Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace

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  Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle

• Five reasons why the World Cup final was so dull

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  Spain dominated the final but required extra time to find a winner, while Argentina waited until the 121st minute to create a big chance

• Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to win World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after dramatic race

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  The France forward has edged out the Argentina captain in the most exciting race for the Golden Boot in living memory

• Why was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?

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  Fernandez’s second yellow card offence was criticised by Alan Shearer and called ‘stupid’ after Argentina were left down to 10 men

• Lionel Messi called ‘a baby’ after attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off in World Cup final

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  The Argentina captain appeared to protest to referee Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic after an interaction with the Spain defender in the final

• Baby Haaland in Peru: Newborns worldwide given names of World Cup stars

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  Hundreds of newborns have been named for rising stars such as Norway's Erling Haaland

• Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

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  The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and...