Spain are World Cup champions! A goal in the second half of extra time was all that was needed to bring Spain the country`s second World Cup championship as they defeated Argentina and Lionel Messi, 1-0, after 120 minutes of tension, writes CNN.

Ferran Torres the hero: Torres` goal in the 106th minute broke a lengthy deadlock in a game dominated by Spain. He took a pass from Nico Williams and buried it in the net. Argentina pushed for an equalizer late but couldn`t find the net.

One of the more awkward moments of the post-game celebration comes now as the defeated side gets their runners-up medals from the dignitaries.

A lot of long faces from the Argentines as they greet the various heads of state and get their medals.

Lionel Messi is openly crying on the pitch after receiving his medal, looking around the stadium in what very well could be his last time in the Argentina shirt as a player. He`s serenaded by his admiring fans, and the emotion is written all over his face as tears roll down his cheeks.