Spain backed to beat ‘disgusting’ Argentina in World Cup final as England fans & celebs slam ‘classless’ Argies

ENGLAND fans and showbiz stars lined up yesterday to roar a World Cup Final message: “Vamos España — Come on Spain!” They said Lionel Messi’s Argentina had got away with a masterclass in dirty tricks to beat the Three Lions 2-1 in the semi-final, then rounded it off by gleefully dancing around a shameful banner about the Falklands. England fans and celebs are lining up to back Lamine Yamal’s Spain over Argentina in the World Cup Final Credit: Getty Fans say Lionel Messi’s Argentina got away with a masterclass in dirty tricks to overcome England in the semi-final Credit: Getty But tomorrow the gloating gauchos face the scintillating soccer señors of Spain as the six-week football fiesta reaches its climax. Supporter Andy Barry, 62, was at Wednesday’s Atlanta game. He said: “They were as disgusting off the pitch as on it. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! “Fans were running up to us and taunting us the whole time after the game. One England fan I know was spat on. “I paid £4,800 for a ticket for the final hoping I’d see England. If I go I’ll be wearing a Spain shirt.” Barry, a mouldings firm director from Billericay Essex, is with plasterer son Samuel, 32. He said: “Seeing them dancing around a Falklands banner and all that taunting and p-taking was too much to bear. “I’m sure everyone back home will be cheering on Spain. They’re a classy team — which you could never say about Messi’s yobs.” Broadcaster Piers Morgan called the Argentine side “classless p***s.” Most read in Sport Argentina’s players held up a banner laying claim to the Falklands Islands after the team’s victory Credit: AP Broadcaster Piers Morgan blasted the ‘classless’ Argentina players for their actions Credit: Talk TV He added: “I hope Spain beat them as badly in the Final as we beat them in the Falklands War.” YouTuber KSI said on Instagram he will be “rooting for Spain” while Scottish telly host Lorraine Kelly wrote: “I hope Spain gives them a right humping in the final.” And Hereford-born Ellie Goulding, who sang at a pre-match show before England’s 2-1 quarter-final triumph over Norway in Miami, jokingly declared herself Spanish. On Thursday Sir Keir Starmer’s spokeswoman said the outgoing PM wished both teams luck for the final — adding: “Especially Spain.” Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI says he will be ‘rooting for Spain’ Credit: Getty Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding joked that she has declared herself Spanish Credit: Getty England will today play in the third place play-off game against France in Miami. Victory would represent the men’s best World Cup finish since the 4-2 final triumph against Germany in 1966. But in an online poll, 58 per cent majority of Sun readers said they did not want Thomas Tuchel to continue as boss. Meanwhile Fifa was still deciding what to do over Argentina breaking rules about political stunts by posing with the banner proclaiming: “The Falklands are Argentinian.” Fifa is still deciding what to do over Argentina breaking rules about political stunts Credit: Getty England will be competing in the third place playoff against France as a consolation prize Credit: Getty The fan who painted the white bedsheet and threw it on the pitch for the players said: “We grabbed it from our hotel and used paint from a DIY store. “I smuggled it into the stadium in my pants. When I saw the players holding it, I felt a joy that I can’t put into words.” The banner ended up being taken back to the Argentina team hotel. Argentina invaded the Falklands, a British overseas territory, in 1982 but were kicked out in a 74-day war which saw 900 troops die. ANTHEM IS A WONDER-BAWL By Howell Davies WONDERWALL is the most popular song in the world, topping Spotify’s global chart. The 1995 Oasis classic was streamed 5million times on Wednesday, just as England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina. The track, which The Sun campaigned to become the official England anthem, leapfrogged Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup song Dai Dai, which had 4.32million plays. 4 comments4