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The Independent UK
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Argentina attack Spain with ‘disgraceful’ kicks and punches after World Cup defeat

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  • Argentine players sparked a mass brawl with Spain following their 1-0 World Cup final defeat in New Jersey.
  • The altercation began after the final whistle when Spanish substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate.
  • Argentina defender Nahuel Molina reportedly threw a punch at Spain's captain Rodri, and midfielder Leandro Paredes had confrontations with Eric Garcia and Gavi.
  • Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni, and other coaching staff intervened to try and stop the brawl.
  • The players' behaviour has been widely condemned, with Alan Shearer calling it 'terrible' and Gary Neville branding it 'a disgrace'.

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Argentina spark shocking brawl with Spain at full time in World Cup final

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