NEW YORK, July 19 : A brief brawl erupted at the final whistle of the World Cup final when Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain's Gavi to the ground as the European champions' substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate their 1-0 win on Sunday.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni intervened to cool

Punches were thrown at full time of the World Cup final after Spain defeated Argentina thanks to Ferran Torres' goal in extra time at MetLife Stadium

After the whistle, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for putting his hand on Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground. Argentina's Thiago Almada was also…

Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle