Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

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Spain Final Training Delayed By Lightning Before Argentina Clash

Spain’s final training session before Sunday’s World Cup final was delayed in Whippany, New Jersey, after lightning moved within an eight-mile radius. Reporters were sent indoors as officials checked conditions every 30 minutes, pushing the 11 a.m. session to 11:30. Argentina were due to train five miles away, with unhealthy air, flood and tornado watches adding concern before kickoff.

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