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Was the World Cup Final Rigged? Key Stats Raise Questions

I came across some surprising numbers that make me wonder if the World Cup final was fixed. Argentina scored 19 goals before the final but then had zero shots on target after 120 minutes. They committed 25 fouls and still received a red card and four yellows, while Spain got none. Key players like Lisandro Martínez and Romero left injured without heavy challenges. Lautaro Martínez, who won the semi-final, barely appeared. Some players haven’t even returned home. Messi was passed over for the Golden Ball in favour of Rodri. These oddities remind me of the controversy around Maradona in 1990. I don’t know the full truth, but something doesn’t add up and I believe more will come out soon.

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K
kunle

Given those stats, do you think there's any solid proof behind the claim that the final was rigged or am I missing something?

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isaac

True, those stats definitely spark suspicion, though we still lack concrete proof to say the final was rigged.

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Z
zaza

It's odd that Argentina netted 19 goals before the final yet failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes.

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M
mel

You're right, it's baffling on paper, but maybe nerves or tactical choices killed their threat.

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peter

We shouldn't jump straight to fixing allegations just because of odd foul counts and cards without seeing match footage context.

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H
hala

A better approach is gathering full game data, reviewing video highlights, and checking official referee reports before drawing any conclusions.

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