Spain secured their second World Cup title with a tense 1-0 victory in extra time, but the historic win was quickly overshadowed by physical altercations on the pitch, leading to a post-match turmoil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to punch one of the Spanish players in the stomach. In an another altercation, midfielder Paredes was seen shoving Spain\u2019s Eric Garcia by the throat as Scaloni intervened.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond the clash with Garcia, Paredes tackled Gavi to the ground, shoved him in the face, and seemed to kick a boot toward the 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder. At the same time, Molina appeared to swing a punch at Rodri, causing the Spanish captain to stop and angrily confront the Argentine defender.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cParedes threw two or three haymakers into someone\u2019s face. He went for them. There is no place or space for that,\u201d England legend Alan Shearer said on the BBC. \u201cWe know how much it means to them and we know how much it hurts to lose, but there is a way to lose. Too many times we have seen that from Argentina. The reaction after the final whistle is terrible.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Argentina was also accused of one final classless act when they appeared to turn their backs on Spanish players as the world champions accepted their World Cup medals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cParedes threw two or three haymakers into someone\u2019s face. He went for them. There is no place or space for that,\u201d England legend Alan Shearer said on the BBC. \u201cWe know how much it means to them and we know how much it hurts to lose, but there is a way to lose. Too many times we have seen that from Argentina. The reaction after the final whistle is terrible.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen Spain were about to lift their trophy, the Argentinians, to a man, all stood with their back to the trophy lift,\u201d Pearce said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n