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Spain are world champions. After a commanding one-nil victory over Argentina in the final in New Jersey, La Roja have claimed their second World Cup title, outlasting a Lionel Messi-led Argentina side that barely threatened goal. Messi, rated just three out of ten by ESPN, was a ghost on the pitch, and Spain's dominance was never seriously in doubt.
But the story didn't end at the final whistle. Argentina's exit turned ugly fast. Nahuel Molina appeared to throw a punch at Spain captain Rodri during the post-match celebrations, and Leandro Paredes was sent off in the chaos that followed. What should have been a moment of grace for the former champions became one of the most disgraceful finales in World Cup memory.
Meanwhile, back in the NFL, Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold is fighting back. Gold, who received an indefinite suspension for violating the league's gambling policy, is now appealing that punishment through his attorney. The Cardinals front office will be watching closely as the league's gambling enforcement continues to make waves across the sport.
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