Spain’s World Cup final win over Argentina was marred by violence after the final whistle

There were ugly scenes after the final whistle in the World Cup final, with Leandro Paredes shown a red card for throwing punches at Spanish stars Eric Garcia and Gavi. It was the second red card for Argentina as Spain ran out 1-0 winners in a one-sided affair, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner in the second half of extra time.

Argentina had to play the additional phase of the game with ten men after Enzo Fernandez was shown a red card for two yellow card offences just before the final whistle in normal time. The Chelsea midfielder had been booked for dissent, before a rash challenge on the halfway line on Pau Cubarsi, with referee Slavko Vincic giving the 25-year-old his marching orders.

Argentina tried to hang on to take the game to penalties, but Torres’ winner meant Spain would claim their second World Cup title, sparking wild scenes at full-time. Spanish players raced onto the pitch to celebrate when Argentinian defender Nahuel Molina appeared to punch Rodri in the stomach.

The Man City star reacted and turned to confront the Argentinian, while Spain defender Eric Garcia rushed to intervene and separate the two players. Argentinian midfielder joins in the fracas, kicking and grabbing Garcia by the throat as Lionel Scaloni tries to diffuse the melee.

Unused Spain substitute Gavi tries to intervene and push Paredes, with the 32-year-old retaliating, throwing punches and pushing the 21-year-old to the floor before players from both teams steam in to separate proceedings.

“Does is surprise you?” Rooney asked his BBC pundits at full-time. “It doesn’t surprise me, I think we’ve seen this with Argentina before and it’s just not the reaction you want.

“We’ve seen some of the reaction after knocking England out in the last round as well. I think Enzo Fernandez has got what he deserves as well, so it’s disappointing.

“But that’s just sad. If you lose a game of football, be graceful and get out of there. It’s very poor from them.”

Fellow pundit Joe Hart said: “Disgusting. There was one man on the pitch who did have class, and that was Lionel Mess – shook hands of every one of those Spanish players.

“The game’s done, they can have absolutely no complaints about what happened today. Disgusting behaviour.

“Rodri, I don’t think, needed to get in their faces, but when you’ve been wound up for 120 minutes, and you felt you’ve been wronged, and you’ve felt the referee’s on your back, and you’ve got that win, referee’s blown his whistle, leave it.

“And I think Argentina…are you surprised they’ve gone over the line again?”

“It’s quite embarrassing really, because for all I give Argentina that praise in terms of how they approach the game,” Michah Richards added. “Yes, they know Spain are a batter team on the ball, but what can they do to destruct them off the ball? And in the game, they were just on the cusp every single time.

“The first yellow card wasn’t until 40 odd minutes in the first-half, but seeing that sort of stuff after the game’s been played and someone’s just been crowned World Cup champions, it’s not good enough. It’s quite embarrassing to be honest.

“Paraedes there, he doesn’t need to do that, he’s better than that. And it doesn’t stop there, it keeps going, and going, and going.

“And we all know what it’s like to lose a game, we can be very frustrated, we understand that. But this is not good enough, it’s not a good look at all.”

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John Cross was on the ground at MetLife Stadium and he’s sent over his player ratings.

Here’s just a selection of them:

Pau Cubarsi – 8 So good you forget his age. Excellent. Slick on the ball and so composed. Has what it takes to becomes one of world’s best defenders, if he isn’t already.

Ferran Torres, on for Oyarzabal (62) – 9 An unlikely hero. But he delivered when Spain needed him most.

Emiliano Martinez – 8 Made save after save after save, but could do nothing for the winner.

Enzo Fernandez – 4 Cost his nation the chance of winning another World Cup when he was sent off for a ridiculous challenge.

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The road was closed for around six hours while investigations were carried out.

A van driver has died following a crash in Dumfries and Galloway.

The incident happened at around 10.20am on Sunday on the B7020, between Lochmaben and Kinnel Hook, and involved a white Ford Transit van.

Emergency services attended and the driver, a 66-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for around six hours while investigations were carried out and reopened at around 4.30pm.

Road Policing officers are now appealing for witnesses as enquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Sergeant Lindsey Tait said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and they have asked for privacy at this time.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.

“If you were driving in the area please check any dash-cam footage to see if something has been captured that could assist with our investigation.”

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The highly anticipated World Cup final took place on Sunday, and many of Hollywood’s biggest names were spotted at the sporting event wearing dazzling dresses and chic ensembles.

Argentina and Spain faced off to see who will get their hands on the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey, which saw Spain win 1-0.

An array of actors, singers, fashion icons and political figures attended the soccer match, and the stars certainly pulled out all the stops when it came to their outfits.

Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump looked chic as they headed to the World Cup final on Sunday. 

Ivanka opted for a stripped haltered gown that left her toned shoulders on full display, while Tiffany donned a tan button-down collared dress.

Dua Lipa attended the match with her husband, Callum Turner, and she looked quite fashionable, donning a haltered white top and jeans. 

Beyonce showcased her elegant sense of style as she wore an oversized white jacket and lacy pants to the soccer game. 

She sat with her husband, Jay-Z, who opted for a blue and white stripped button-down shirt.

Dua Lipa attended the match with her husband, Callum Turner, and she looked quite fashionable, donning a haltered white top and jeans

Beyonce showcased her elegent sense of style as she donned an oversized white jacket and lacy white pants to the soccer game. She sat with her husband, Jay-Z, who opted for a blue and white stripped button-down shirt

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Actress Julia Garner looked simple, but chic at the World Cup final. She wore a black mini skirt, white crop top and leather jacket and completed the ensemble with open-toed black heels and a small leather purse

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn oozed confidence as she was seen arriving at the World Cup final wearing a pair of floral leather pants and a fiery red collared shirt

Vogue editor Chloe Malle opted for a strapless blue and white sun dress and strappy sandals as she hit the red carpet at the sporting event. She completed the ensemble with a beaded blue necklace, making for a perfect summer look

Kevin Hart and his wife, Eniko Hart, rocked matching blue sporty outfits for the soccer match

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Matt Damon looked handsome in a pair of jeans and a navy blue polo shirt. His wife, Luciana Damon, came decked out in Argentina gear, rocking a cropped Argentina jersey, scarf and hat, along with some white jeans and blue and white sneakers to round out the look

Actor Jon Hamm arrived in some white jeans, a dark shirt and a blue button-down on top

Actress Julia Garner looked simple, but stylish at the World Cup final. 

She wore a black mini skirt, white crop top and leather jacket, and completed the ensemble with open-toed black heels and a small leather purse.

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn oozed confidence as she was seen arriving at the sporting event wearing a pair of floral leather pants and a fiery red collared shirt.

Vogue editor Chloe Malle opted for a strapless blue and white sun dress and strappy sandals as she hit the red carpet ahead of the sporting event. 

She completed the ensemble with a beaded blue necklace, making for a perfect summer look. 

Kevin Hart and his wife, Eniko Hart, rocked matching blue sporty outfits for the game.

The model donned a blue and white skirt set, which she paired with some mesh flats and a piercing red Hermes purse. 

The actor and comedian, for his part, wore a blue button-down shirt, Adidas shorts and white sneakers.

Jennifer Hudson kicked off the event by singing the national anthem and she looked amazing in a white dress and matching blazer

Melania Trump was seen watching the event in the stands alongside her husband, Donald Trump, and she looked as youthful as ever in her white ensemble

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Matt Damon looked handsome in a pair of jeans and a navy blue polo shirt. 

His wife, Luciana Damon, came decked out in Argentina gear, rocking a cropped Argentina jersey, scarf and hat, along with some white jeans and blue and white sneakers to round out the look.

Actor Jon Hamm arrived in some white jeans, a dark shirt and a blue button-down on top.

Jennifer Hudson kicked off the event by singing the national anthem and she looked amazing in a white dress and matching blazer.

Melania Trump was seen watching the event in the stands alongside her husband, Donald Trump, and she looked as youthful as ever in her white ensemble. 

The First Lady kept it casual at the sporting event, donning a pair of loose white trousers and a matching white top.

She completed the look with a khaki bomber jacket that had red, white and blue stripes along the sleeves.

She left her long brown locks in loose, beach-like waves and accessorized with some large, reflective aviator-style sunglasses. As for her husband, he kept it simple in a dark suit and bright red tie.

Andy Burnham will promise to give people “more breathing room” when he gives his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 on Monday.

He is expected to say he is “acutely conscious” of the UK’s high turnover of prime ministers – and that politics needs to be more stable and responsible.

And he is expected to characterise the moment as one of “reflection and resolution”, arguing Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces.

Burnham will officially replace Sir Keir Starmer and become the UK’s 59th prime minister – and seventh in 10 years – on Monday, following a meeting with King Charles III.

Earlier, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the incoming prime minister was a “people pleaser” at a time when the country needed someone who could “take tough decisions, who can face down Labour MPs”.

“The job is not a popularity contest. It is making the lives of all of the people outside this building better. And he has not said what he’s going to do. It’s all airy-fairy stuff,” she said.

Burnham was officially declared Labour Party leader on Friday following a short contest in which he was the only candidate, having secured the backing of 379 MPs.

Some opposition parties have urged Burnham to call a general election in order to ensure he has a mandate for his premiership.

However, earlier Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell insisted Burnham would stick to the promises made in Labour’s manifesto in the 2024 general election but will be more ambitious.

“He really understands the bigger, bolder measures that are needed to live up to the manifesto promises,” she told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg programme.

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Smoke billowing up the iconic landmark can be seen across the Firth of Forth in Fife.

Fire crews are fighting a blaze which has broken out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the fire after calls were made around 6.38pm on Sunday, July 19.

Four appliances were scrambled to the iconic landmark to try and get the fire under control, reports Edinburgh Live.. An image of the fire taken from Holyrood shows thick smoke rising up the extinct volcano.

The impact of the blaze can be seen all the way across the Firth of Forth, as snaps from Fife show the thick smoke rising high into the sky above Arthur’s Seat.

Police Scotland are on the scene supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The force have closed Queens Drive at the roundabout near Pollock Halls down to Dynamic Earth.

Drivers have been told to take alternative routes. And the SFRS have urged Edinburgh locals not to call in regarding the incident.

A spokesperson said: “We are currently attending a fire in the open at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

“Four fire appliances are at the scene. We were alerted at 6.38pm on Sunday, July 19. There is no need to call Operations Control regarding this incident.”

The blaze comes amid an ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms, which has been ongoing since Wednesday. Today, officials said the inferno had been “surrounded” and that it was hoped evacuated residents could soon return home.

The latest fire in Holyrood Park also comes a year after a large fire scorched a wide area of the hill in August 2025.

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Wales has faced a prolonged period of dry weather, but the latest Met Office forecast shows that there could be some showers on the way

There is more warm weather and fine conditions on the horizon for Wales, but this is set to be interrupted by potential showers according to the Met Office. Wales has faced days of dry weather over the past week amid an ongoing heatwave, which has led to wildfires in some cases.

An exceptionally high demand for water has also prompted Welsh Water to bring in a hosepipe ban for parts of the country. However, some areas are expected to see some rain.

The Met Office weather forecast for Wales for Monday says conditions are expected to be fine and dry with some cloud cover. Maximum temperatures of 25C are predicted. Always keep on top of the latest Welsh news with our newsletter

From Tuesday to Thursday, the forecast predicts that it will be “largely dry… with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells”.

It then goes on to say: “A few showers are possible on Wednesday. Very warm in the sunshine.”

The Met Office’s long range weather forecast for the rest of the UK also predicts some rain for parts of the country.

From Friday, July 24 to Sunday, August 2, the forecast predicts: “Northern and northwestern areas will be cloudier with occasional patchy rain or drizzle.

“Into the weekend and perhaps the start of next week, more unsettled weather with rain at times, especially across northern parts of the UK.

“This rain may very well reach southern areas too, but could become more light and patchy here.”

It goes on to say drier weather could return to the UK after this period. The forecast states “there are signs high pressure will return, which means dry codnitions would resume, especially in the south.”

It adds: “Winds will be mostly light or moderate, occasionally fresh around northern coasts. Temperatures are expected to be near or above normal, warmest in the south, perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August.”

The Gold Cup Inn, serving the communities of Nether Silton, Over Silton, and Kepwick, had been under threat of closure, but has now become a Community Benefit Society following months of hard work.

A community share offer was launched to secure the pub’s future, giving locals, supporters, and visitors the opportunity to purchase shares and a vote in its long-term direction.

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Paul Telfer, co-chair of the management group, said: “It has been inspiring to see the community unite behind the share offer and as volunteers behind the bar, cleaning or maintaining the pub’s lovely beer garden.

“We would now like to see as many of our neighbours as possible returning to the pub on a regular basis and are delighted to welcome everyone to our family fun opening afternoon on 8 August.”

The Gold Cup Inn in Nether Silton, near Thirsk, now operates with the support of community volunteers who help with everything from serving drinks to maintaining the beer garden.

Named after the historic Royal Gold Cup horse race in the Hambleton Hills, the pub sits on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, offering stunning views across the Vale of York.

The pub remains a valued destination for walkers, cyclists, and visitors to the area.

To celebrate its new community status, the pub will host an official opening afternoon on Saturday, August 8

. Full details will be available soon on the pub’s website and Facebook page.

Currently, it is open four days a week—Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 11pm.

It offers a well chosen selection of beers and wines at “sensible” prices.

The Gold Cup Inn also hosts regular pop-up food nights on the last Saturday of each month.

More information can be found on the pub’s website at thegoldcupinn.co.uk.