Lamine Yamal jabbed a finger at a sign mocking Argentinas Leandro Paredes as Spain celebrated their acrimonious World Cup final win in front of around two million fans in Madrid on Monday. Joking atop a bus carrying Spains squad to a ceremony in the capital, Yamal and teammates including Fabian Ruiz laughed as they held up a sign calling Paredes shocking post-match altercation with Gavi the event of the year.The champions were in a suitably ecstatic mood as their made their way through the streets before the likes of head coach Luis de la Fuente and full-back Marc Cucurella sung on stage alongside musicians.Barcelonas Yamal has had an extraordinary eight days, having turned 19 last Monday, helped Spain beat France in the semi-finals last Tuesday and gone all the way at his first World Cup with the victory in New Jersey.Table of ContentsSpain vs Argentina: What happened between Paredes and GaviWorld Cup final 2026: Rodri praises Ferran TorresWorld Cup 2026: What Ferran Torres, Pedro Sanchez saidSpain vs Argentina: What happened between Paredes and GaviPartly fuelled by Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandezs late second booking for a rash challenge, the game between the 2022 winners and the reigning European champions was frequently fractious.Tempers flared in violent fashion after Spains extra-time win courtesy of Ferran Torres 106th-minute strike.Boca Juniors midfielder Paredes pushed Spain counterpart Gavi to the ground in the most noticeable altercation as players from both sides attacked each other in an unedifying end to the most prestigious match in world football.World Cup final 2026: Rodri praises Ferran TorresPlayer of the tournament Rodri confessed he was lost for words at the ceremony, although the Manchester City midfielder led supporter chants for full-back Marc Cucurella, who played the drums at one point during the festivities.These lads here are amazing, Rodri said, via AS. Id like to remember someone very important to me a player who has been unfairly criticised and who today is a part of Spanish football history: Ferran.Head coach Luis de la Fuente, who also led his team to the EURO title two years ago, thanked the nation.We are fortunate to have 26 fantastic people who are fantastic footballers, said the 65-year-old. The best in the world.It is an honour to manage them and share this moment with my coaching staff. Together, we are stronger dont forget that. Long live Spain.World Cup 2026: What Ferran Torres, Pedro Sanchez saidBarcelonas Torres said he was so happy to see children enjoying the occasion. We must always keep believing, because everything comes in time, he told LA 1.Im literally flying, because were back from New York. The goal everything comes with hard work, and this time it has been like that.Spains prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said La Roja could add to their two World Cup titles when they host the finals with Portugal and Morocco in 2030.I want to thank the [Spanish Football] Federation, said Sanchez. I know its a big effort for them to come and share this victory with everyone.A huge thank you to the coaching staff and the players for their performance, their effort and the win. We thoroughly enjoyed watching you play.Why not dream of a third in 2030? Especially with Spain as the host country. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Alexis Mac Allister Argentina National Football Team Cristian Romero Dani Olmo David Raya Donald Trump Emiliano Martinez Enzo Fernandez Enzo Fernndez FIFA World Cup Lamine Yamal Lionel Scaloni Lisandro Martinez Luis de la Fuente Marc Cucurella Mikel Merino Pedri Rodri Rodrigo de Paul Spain National Football Team World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Lionel Messi breaks silence on immense pain of World Cup final result: I want to congratulate Spain Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full results, dates, games, fixtures and schedule from FIFA football finals Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament: Messi headlines star-studded line-up Mitch Fretton 20th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Five things we wont miss Jon Fisher 20th July, 2026 Lionel Messi: Time to leave the international scene but remember the good times, not the shame of New Jersey Jon Fisher 20th July, 2026 Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni likely to leave in December following World Cup heartbreak Jon Fisher 20th July, 2026
