Spain's Disgraceful Display: A Wake Up Call for Football's Elite The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain was supposed to be a celebration of football's greatest achievements.
Instead, it descended into chaos as Argentine players engaged in egregious behavior that has left a stain on the tournament.
The conduct of Lionel Scaloni's squad, including coach Roberto Ayala's attempted punch at Dani Olmo, was a stark reminder that even the game's biggest stars are not above resorting to pettiness when things don't go their way.