Argentina Players Sneak Out of World Cup Final Through Side Exit, Skipping Media

Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain 0:1 after extra time, surrendering their world title. The players left the stadium through a side exit after the final whistle, skipping the mandatory mixed-zone interviews with journalists. Argentina's football federation could face a FIFA fine for breaching media regulations. It was the third World Cup final appearance of Lionel Messi's career.