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Spain's Gavi urges FIFA not to suspend Argentina's Leandro Paredes for World Cup final brawl

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina's Leandro Paredes should not be suspended for his role in the ugly scenes that followed the World Cup final, despite the Barcelona midfielder being shoved to the ground during the post-match confrontation.

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Spain climb to top of FIFA ranking after World Cup glory

Spain have been rewarded for their FIFA World Cup triumph by moving to the top of the latest FIFA World Ranking.

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Rodri hails Spain's World Cup glory as Madrid welcomes home champions

Spain's World Cup-winning squad returned home to a hero's welcome on Monday, with captain Rodri describing lifting football's biggest prize as the greatest achievement of his career.

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Lionel Messi reflects on 'immense pain' after FIFA World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi has admitted Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain has left him with "immense" pain but praised his team for another outstanding tournament and thanked supporters for standing behind the national side.

Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres after winning 2026 World Cup

Porro salutes Yamal and Torres as Spain seal 2nd World Cup crown

Spanish national team right back Pedro Porro has praised his teammate Lamine Yamal for being part of their 2026 FIFA World Cup winning team at the age of 19.

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Spain's 'rock-solid defence' powers Unai Simon to FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award

Unai Simon believes Spain's outstanding defence was the biggest reason behind their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, admitting his job was made far easier by the players in front of him.

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