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Fresh off winning its second World Cup, Spain enjoyed a much-deserved victory lap in Madrid on Monday.
La Roja wheeled through the Spanish capital, singing and dancing as the 26-man squad was whisked down the city's thoroughfares. The spectacle proved an eye-catching one, likely to live long in onlookers' memories.
Among the highlights of the day-long affair was a moment that saw Spain's talisman, Lamine Yamal, troll Argentina and its combative midfielder, Leandro Paredes. Here's a look at how Yamal cut Paredes down with a humorous dig during Monday's big day.
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Lamine Yamal trolls Leandro Paredes, Argentina
Yamal and his teammates got the last laugh in regarding young midfielder Gavi's dust-up with Paredes during Monday's parade. Yamal and Fabian Ruiz were seen touting a sign that bore the scars of the post-match quarrel that prompted FIFA to launch an investigation.
😂 Ojo al momento en la rúa
🥊 El público tira una pancarta que pone 'Velada del Año VII: Paredes vs Gavi'
👀 Y Lamine responde: "Nos vemos"
Hazlo, @IbaiLlanos pic.twitter.com/AVe6jRNVgz— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) July 20, 2026
Ruiz shepherded the display around, while Yamal pointed at it as cameras followed him. He proceeded to show the poster to his adoring fans, lapping up applause as the Spanish motorcade ambled through Madrid.
Paredes and Gavi were at the heart of one of the bigger controversies in Sunday's final, locking horns after the final whistle blew. Paredes appeared to attempt to grab Spanish defender Eric Garcia's throat after the match, setting off Gavi, who responded by attempting to through a feeble flick at Paredes' chest.
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Gavi's rebuttal inspired further action from Paredes, who knocked down the Barcelona midfielder before they were separated.
لا تحكم على ردة الفعل قبل ما تشوف مين السبب 🇦🇷🇪🇸
سبب ضرب باريديس لـ غافي؟👇
pic.twitter.com/5iO2QWN6ZM— Abokr Omar (@Abokr10) July 20, 2026
La Velada del Ano English translation
La Velada del Ano roughly translates to "The Fight Night of the Year." It's a reference to a series of annual boxing events that feature famous Spanish-speaking streamers and celebrities.
There have been six La Velada del Ano events since its 2021 debut. The poster that Yamal and Co. were carrying suggested that Paredes and Gavi's quarrel would headline the the seventh such fight card.
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What is La Velada del Ano?
La Velada del Año is an annual competition that pits streamers and celebrities against one another. The brainchild of famed Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, the spectacle debuted on May 26, 2021, at Sala Apolo in Barcelona.
The event has continued to gain traction in recent years, with fight cards taking place at Metropolitano Stadium, the Bernabéu and Estadio La Cartuja, the homes of La Liga sides Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and Sevilla, respectively.
On July 25, La Velada del Año will return to La Cartuja. The 10-fight card is headlined by Spanish streamer IlloJuan's matchup with TheGrefg, who runs one of the most-subscribed Spanish YouTube and Twitch channels.
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Spain World Cup celebrations
Madrid lit up at the sight of seeing La Roja officially crowned as World Cup winners. Bodies poured into the plazas and parks that pockmark the city, with onlookers packing into the streets to embrace Yamal, Ruiz, Gavi and the Spanish national team.
🤩 No cabe un alfiler en las calles de Madrid #VamosEspaña | #ReyesDelMundo pic.twitter.com/b4J2mQh5Tm— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 20, 2026
🇪🇸 | Huge crowds flood the streets of Madrid to welcome home the newly crowned World Champions Spain…😲👏🏻#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/X8DLeWMyqV— ULTRA ATTACKIVE (@UltraAttackive) July 20, 2026
Madrid Celebrates World Cup Victory pic.twitter.com/QCRgOZI6i9— Sidetalk Sports (@sidetalksports) July 20, 2026
Similar scenes unfolded in other parts of the country following Spain's triumph
They're going to party all night in Barcelona 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/MU2ZG4inHu— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 20, 2026
Valencia put on a show after Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup Champions 🎆
(via @Pableraso) pic.twitter.com/13YEPEndlb— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 20, 2026
VAMOOOOOSSSSS🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/FopaYO5X9Z— Esther Martinez (@Esthermpp) July 19, 2026
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David Suggs
David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.
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