Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings
BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
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Key People
Aymeric Laporte is a French-Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Spain.
Dani Olmo is a Spanish winger playing for Barcelona.
Ferran Torres is a forward for the Spanish national football team and plays for Barcelona.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Marc Cucurella is a full-back for Chelsea and a Spanish national team player.
Pau Cubarsi is a defender for the Spain national football team.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
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BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
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