Jubilation in Spain as La Roja beat Argentina to win second World Cup title
Summary
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final with a goal in extra time by Ferran Torres. Fans celebrated across Spain, including in the town of Castelldefels, where many Argentinians live and remember Lionel Messi, who once played there.Key Facts
- Spain won its second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
- Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.
- Fans in Spain celebrated with flags, fireworks, and cheering in many cities and towns.
- Castelldefels, a town near Barcelona, has a large Argentinian community.
- Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, lived in Castelldefels during his time playing for Barcelona.
- Messi owns a luxury complex in Castelldefels with its own football pitch.
- The region of Catalonia has the largest population of Argentinians in Spain, nearly 38,000 people.
- Political controversies related to Argentina arose elsewhere but did not affect celebrations in Castelldefels.
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