- Argentina 's manager, Lionel Scaloni , became emotional and tearful after his team's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
- The loss ended Argentina's ambition to become the first team since 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
- Scaloni was also aiming to be only the second manager in history to retain the trophy.
- Ferran Torres scored the decisive extra-time goal for Spain, securing their victory.
- Scaloni tearfully expressed his sorrow, stating, 'It hurts my soul, I’m so sorry,' before leaving his post-match news conference.
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