Spain Savour World Cup Glory — Then Turn Their Attention to September
Spain brought the World Cup back to the country for the first time since 2010, and according to a detailed report by The Guardian, the post-match scenes inside the New Jersey New York Stadium were a mix of raw emotion, individual honours and a surprising amount of luggage.
Rodri — officially named the tournament’s best player — was the last man out of the Spain dressing room, departing at 9.38pm eastern time. He left carrying the World Cup, the best player award, and both of the replica trophies given to every squad member: one housed in a black Louis Vuitton trophy trunk, and one built entirely in Lego. NBA-style rings were also handed out. Rodri needed a hand just to get it all out of the building.
Young defender Pau Cubarsí, just 19, picked up the best young player award, while goalkeeper Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove. Cubarsí, the Guardian noted, looks like a teenager off the pitch but carries himself like a leader on it — a fair assessment of a player who was composed throughout the tournament.
The personal storylines were just as striking. Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 106th minute of the final, spoke of a