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From final whistle to viral frenzy: Spain’s win floods the internet with memes
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WEB DESK: The final whistle on Monday morning (or Sunday evening) during the FIFA World Cup 20226 final between Spain and Argentina may have put a balm on the nerves of millions watching as Spain lifted the Cup for the second time, courtesy of Ferran Torres’ decisive strike. But in an era where every major sporting moment is immortalised through memes, the drama didn’t end with the final whistle.
Social media erupted with jokes about everything from Lionel Messi’s animated appeals for a yellow card and claims that football had “officially become UEFA” after another European triumph, to US President Donald Trump’s awkwardly lingering celebration with the victorious Spanish squad. From witty one-liners and expertly edited images to AI-generated gags, fans across the globe transformed Spain’s historic win into a viral spectacle, proving once again that while trophies are won on the pitch, the internet never misses the chance to crown its own champions.
Here are some of them:
Messi’s quiet game got too quieter:
Momin Saqib’s famous ‘Jazbaat Badal Gaye’ but make it Messi:
Trump not understanding the cue:
There was a lot of buzz about referees ignoring fouls by bigger team like Argentina:
This would have hurt:
Of course there had to a dig on Messi-Yamal UNICEF calendar photo:
But some were sweet too:
Shakira who has become the official FIFA face was also encouraged for 2030:
Didn’t expect Robbie Williams to be dragged like this:
But this one captures the essence of post-final feelings:
