4<\/p>\n Fernandez’s red card proved costly as Torres scored the winner for Spain in extra-timeCredit: Getty<\/p>\n It ultimately decided a match<\/a> which was dominated by La Roja, who bossed possession and looked totally untroubled until the ten men of Argentina threw the kitchen sink at the end.<\/p>\n As the full-time whistle crowned the worthy champions, Paredes was shown a red card for appearing to throw hands at Gavi and Eric Garcia. <\/p>\n Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was forced to drag his players away.<\/p>\n talkSPORT’s Jim Proudfoot said on commentary: “Inevitably there is a square-up between the players.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON WORLD CUP<\/p>\n “Leandro Paredes getting involved with one of the Spanish substitutes. It looks like he threw a punch.”<\/p>\n Nahuel Molina could also be seen lashing out at the Spain players as they ran on to celebrate. <\/p>\n talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham added: “That Paredes punch after the full-time whistle, honestly. He needs to be done for that. Something needs to be done about these Argentinians.<\/p>\n “Argentina are a total embarrassment to the game, an embarrassment to the World Cup.<\/p>\n “In fact, they have been an embarrassment all along really, apart from that 20 minutes against England. <\/p>\n “Drawn in the easiest group in World Cup history, made hard work in the knockouts against Cape Verde<\/a>, needed Egypt to grab defeat from the jaws of victory to get through to the quarters, where Switzerland shot themselves in the foot<\/a> with a needless red card. <\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n There were ugly scenes at full-timeCredit: AFP 4<\/p>\n Argentina’s midfielder Paredes was at the heart of the scenesCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “England in the semis were on top, handed it on a plate to Argentina<\/a>, who came here to the final and totally embarrassed themselves. <\/p>\n ‘Argentina are impossible to like’<\/p>\n “Let’s face it, Argentina have had a ridiculous list of decisions come their way<\/a> in this tournament,” talkSPORT’s Durham continued.<\/p>\n “Decisions that have led to all sorts of conspiracy theories that you hope aren’t true, but can’t help wondering, can you? <\/p>\n “The lack of red for Messi<\/a> in the group stage was predictably shocking. <\/p>\n “No punishment for a Falklands banner<\/a> held up by the players after beating England. <\/p>\n “A terrible refereeing decision<\/a> even gave Argentina a chance at the end of extra time here in the final. <\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Argentinian players allowed their frustrations to boil over at full-timeCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “Argentina are cheats; they’re impossible to like<\/a>. The beautiful game of football is the winner at this World Cup final.”<\/p>\n Record-breaking Spain<\/p>\n With another clean sheet, the exceptional Spain conceded just once in the entire tournament, setting a new record for fewest goals shipped at any World Cup in history – and this one had more games than any other.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Meanwhile, there will be no second fairytale for the 39-year-old Lionel Messi<\/a>, who is expected to call time on his international career<\/a> before the 2030 World Cup. <\/p>\n![\"Ferran](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ferran-torres-7-spain-celebrates-1096421495.jpg\")
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