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Argentina’s national media defended their team’s performance in the World Cup final – despite a defensive and ill-disciplined display.
Lionel Messi’s side have just turned the game into a rivalry game with Spain. They didn’t have a shot in normal time – or an effort on target in the entire 120 minutes.
Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez was shown two yellow cards for bad-discipline – first for dissent, then for a wildly clumsy challenge on the Pau Qubarsi.
At full-time, Leandro Paredes, who arguably should have joined Fernandez in being sent off for two yellow cards, was given his marching orders for his angry reaction to the whistle. Nahuel Molina also pushed Spain players in the humiliating scene.
However, on Monday morning Argentina made national front page calls despite the 1-0 final loss.
clarinet Went to see Messi’s tearful photo with caption. “They gave it their all, there’s nothing to fault them for.”
race Went for a similar theme, going with the line: “Argentina gave them all – and they are a source of national pride.”
Another paper Ole went with the caption: “May they last forever” with another image of a tearful Messi.
‘The world is ours’ – Spain reacts to second World Cup win
Spain’s front pages, meanwhile, were full of joy as they celebrated their second World Cup win.
A.S The title “The World Is Ours” – adds that victory comes through “absolute justice”.
on newspaperIts front page bore the words: “The World Surrenders to Spain”, when ABC Spain have been called “invincible” – referring to their 38-game unbeaten run in international football.
the world Said Spain was “on top of the world” – while multiple papers called Spain “double champions” and “superstars”.
