Thousands of people danced in the streets, set off fireworks and red flares in Madrid, continuing celebrations into the early hours of Monday after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup, UNN reports citing Reuters.
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Waving red-and-gold flags, Spaniards and fans from around the world watched as "La Roja" fulfilled their dream, winning the trophy for the second time thanks to a goal by Ferran Torres in extra time in New Jersey, USA.
Spain defeated Argentina and became world champion for the first time in 16 years20.07.26, 01:06
As red flares pierced the night and revelers sang "A Viva Espana," Mario from Barcelona said he traveled from the Catalan capital to Madrid to watch the match.
"I came here from Barcelona to watch the game with fans here in Madrid, because I am from Barcelona. And tomorrow we will wait for the players to celebrate the victory together with them," he told Reuters.
Islem flew from Tunisia to Madrid to support Spain in the Spanish capital.
"I know it was worth it, and I knew they would win. Long live Spain!" he said.
Alvaro, who traveled from Malaga to Madrid to watch the game on a big screen, was thrilled by Spain's victory.
"I am so happy. This is so great!" he said early Monday morning.
After a tense match that went into extra time, fans in towns and villages across Spain erupted with joy as the final whistle blew in New York.
In Barcelona, where many Spanish national team players play for the La Liga champions, revelers set off fireworks and partied on the beaches, beginning, as promised, a long night of celebrations.
Spanish fans waved flags and congratulated each other on the streets of the neighborhood where young Spanish forward Lamine Yamal grew up.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wrote on social media: "We are world champions! Our national team was magnificent! Thank you to the team!"
As reported by Spanish newspaper El Pais, US President Donald Trump and Sanchez, who have had tense relations, exchanged a brief handshake before the match.
Trump "patted" the World Cup trophy in the VIP box during the match19.07.26, 22:49