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'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
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BBC Sport·1 day ago

'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time

The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.

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