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07/20 06:40 CDT Spain's on-field World Cup celebrations marred by scuffles with
Argentina players
Spain's on-field World Cup celebrations marred by scuffles with Argentina
players
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --- Spain's celebrations after beating Argentina in
the World Cup final took an ugly turn as players briefly clashed on the field
after the final whistle.
Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina
defender Leandro Paredes, who appeared to shove Spain's Eric Garcia by the
throat. When Spain substitute Gavi jumped in to intervene, Paredes pushed him
to the ground.
Other players and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni rushed in to deescalate the
situation.
It wasn't clear whether any of the players involved would be punished. FIFA
didn't immediately reply to a request for comment.
Spain needed extra time to win Sunday's final 1-0 after Argentina was reduced
to 10 men when Enzo Fernandez was sent off with a second yellow card.
The Argentina players stood facing their fans, with their backs to the podium,
when Spain's squad lifted the trophy.
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