Although the match in New Jersey (USA) on Sunday required extra time, Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute finally broke through the defending Argentine defense, and “La Roja” triumphed 1-0.
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“Spain – world champion. This is a football triumph over the aggressors from Argentina,” writes “The Telegraph”.
“Football – 1. Criminals – 0,” continues the mentioned British portal. “Lionel Messi and Argentina deserved nothing because they created nothing. The Argentines became the first team in a final not to make a single shot during regular time. Nothing but fouls, fouls, and more fouls. In the first half, they committed more fouls (9) than touches (8) in the opponent’s third of the field.
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It was a pathetic and oppressive football. And they got what they deserved.”
“The Spanish method defeated the Argentine madness in a heated final,” states “The Times”. “Barcelona forward F. Torres’ strike gave Spain its second title in a final marked by Argentina’s unwillingness to attack.”
“Dominant Spain dethroned Argentina,” writes “The Guardian”. “It was a triumph of idea and identity. Of unwavering and patient belief in it.”
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