A FIFA World Cup, shrouded in numerous controversies as well as many magical moments, ended in a blaze of glory for Spain, who beat defending champions Argentina in a woefully one-sided final on Sunday. Though the scoreline shows only one goal, it appeared throughout that there was just one team on the field. How and why Argentina and its superstar Lionel Messi failed to turn up for the match will no doubt be analysed for years to come.

The final score would have been much more lopsided if not for the valiant efforts of Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, as Spain’s dynamic forward line tore holes in the rival defence. Finally, it was Ferran Torres’........

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