Incredible moment Spain fans find out they’d won World Cup on busy Ryanair flight with pilot’s cliffhanger announcement

THIS is the exciting moment a flight full of Spaniards finds out they’ve won the World Cup, thousands of feet in the air. Incredible footage shows dozens of nervous fans waiting for the captain to reveal the highly-anticipated result. The pilot announces that those who have a Spain jersey with just one star will have to buy another Credit: X/ @El TIEMPO Passengers erupt into celebrations after hearing the news Credit: X/ @El TIEMPO The pilot says: “This is your captain speaking to inform you that unfortunately…” He then pauses for dramatic effect, triggering a chorus of groans from passengers and crew. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The captain continues: “…those of you who have a Spain jersey with just one star will have to buy another one.” In doing so, the pilot confirmed la Roja had been crowned world champions for the second time in their history. The exciting scenes took place on a flight from Milan to Alicante Credit: X/ @El TIEMPO Spain claimed the trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 Credit: X/ @El TIEMPO The passengers, many of whom were already wearing their kit, can then be heard chanting: “Champions, Champions.” The highly emotional scenes took place on a Ryanair flight from Milan to Alicante. Footage of the dramatic incident was shared to social media, with users reacting with a mixture of shock and amazement. One user wrote: “Thanks Spain for saving football!” Most read in Sport Another said: “The English were with you all the way! Viva España.” However, not everyone was convinced. One person wrote: “If they were on a flight when their country’s national team was playing in the World Cup final, they’re anything but ‘fans’.” The exuberant celebrations come after Spain claimed a second World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, while Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his international career in defeat. US President Donald Trump presented the trophy after Spain were crowned world champions at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In tragic news, a teenage fan was killed during celebrations after a fountain he was standing on suddenly collapsed. The teenager had climbed onto the structure to celebrate Spain‘s triumph when it gave way beneath him, causing him to fall. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Spain’s western city of Ciudad Rodrigo and desperately tried to remove heavy debris. After freeing the victim, he was rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Comment now