Fukuoka, July 20 -- Following Spain's FIFA World Cup win, former Indian goalkeeper and Punjab FC youth goalkeeping coach Chandrakant Naik hailed the newly-crowned champions for their man-to-man marking against legend Lionel Messi and consistent clean sheets delivered by goalie Unai Simon.

An extra time strike from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute proved to be a point of difference between title defenders Argentina and current Euro champions Spain. Messi's dream of going back-to-back World Cup wins were shattered as Spain continued their unbeaten run across all international football, extending it to 38 matches to seal their first WC title since 2010 edition.

During the match, while Argentina goalie Emiliano Martinez kept the defending ...