“HE HELD UP ONE SIGN… AND THE CROWD ERUPTED.” 😳🏆 — LAMINE YAMAL’S SAVAGE MESSAGE AFTER THE WORLD CUP FINAL IS GOING VIRAL Spain’s World Cup celebrations took an unexpected turn when Lamine Yamal appeared to aim a cheeky jab at Argentina’s Leandro Paredes during the victory parade. As millions of fans packed the streets to celebrate the new world champions, one playful sign from the teenage star quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the day.

LAMINE YAMAL has brutally trolled Leandro Paredes during Spain’s World Cup parade.

The European nation won their second world title with a 1-0 win over the thuggish South Americans in New Jersey on Sunday.

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Lamine Yamal unveiled a sign aimed at Leandro ParedesCredit: reuters
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Argentine sore loser Leandro Paredes went absolutely mad at the final whistleCredit: Reuters
New Jersey, USA, 19th July 2026. Gavi of Spain is pushed by Leandro Paredes of Argentina after the final whistle of the Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup final match at the Metlife Stadium, New Jersey. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry / Sportim
Paredes lashed out at Gavi after Argentina’s World Cup final defeatCredit: Alamy
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As the brawl really erupted, Argentina coach Roberto Ayala appeared to strike Spain midfielder Dani Olmo

Paredes, 32, was one of the sorest losers after the final whistle as he lashed out at the celebrating Spain stars.

The Argentine midfielder was seen throwing Gavi to the ground in a fit of rage after the defeat.

Paredes also clashed with former Manchester City defender Eric Garcia as the result was totally overshadowed.

The ill-tempered violence from Paredes and his team-mates has seen Fifa open an investigation into the disgraceful scenes.

The Spain players have gotten over the incidents not befitting of a World Cup final as they instead have been focused on celebrating the win.

The team was welcomed back to the capital city Madrid, where they were met by two million adoring fans.

Yamal, 19, was one of the players on the open-top bus parade through the city.

At one point, he could be seen with a big smile on his face holding up a sign that read: “Velada del ano VII: Paredes vs Gav.”

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Paredes also kicked out at Eric GarciaCredit: Getty

The Velada del Ano is a similar boxing event to Misfits in the UK.

The sign was clearly referencing Paredes’ clash with Gavi on the pitch after Spain’s win was confirmed.

The Argentina player’s behaviour at the end of the showpiece match was widely condemned by pundits.

Micah Richards labelled it as “embarrassing” as he spoke on the BBC after the fighting had calmed down.

He said: “Seeing that sort of stuff after the game was played, it’s not good, it’s embarrassing to be honest.

“Paredes is better than that. We all know what it’s like to lose a game but this is not good enough.”

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart added: “Disgusting behaviour.

“There was one man on that pitch with class and that was Lionel Messi.”

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Elliot Anderson was on the receiving end of Argentina’s brutality in the semi-finalCredit: Getty
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Micah Richards was one of the pundits to slam Argentina’s reaction after the Spain lossCredit: Getty

Wayne Rooney admitted that he was not surprised by the way Argentina reacted to the defeat.

He said: “‘It doesn’t surprise me. We’ve seen this from Argentina before. It’s just sad, very poor from them.

“If you lose a game of football, be graceful. It’s a reaction to them being outplayed.”

Argentina showed multiple times during the tournament that they were willing to push the dart arts for which they are famed to the limit.

In the semi-final against England, Elliot Anderson was on the receiving end of an elbow to the back of his head from Enzo Fernandez.

The Chelsea man finally got his comeuppance in the final as he was shown a second yellow card for an awfully late tackle on Pau Curbasi.

Even star man Lionel Messi fell into the dark arts as he could be seen trying his best to get Marc Cucurella sent off.

During the fallout of Fernandez’s sending off, the full-back could be seen talking his former Barcelona team-mate.

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Cucurella put a couple of fingers in front of his mouth for a split second, which caused Messi to try and get him sent off.

This could have been done due to Fifa’s rule over players covering their mouths during a confrontation.

Spain's Lamine Yamal in a red and blue jersey with number 19 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
Lamine Yamal is eager to see his team-mate get the change of Paredes revengeCredit: Getty
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