Argentina vs. Spain, a geopolitical matchup @Foreign-Policy

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Today’s final of the FIFA Men’s World Cup pits Spain against Argentina, two countries with a former colonial relationship and complicated social and economic ties. While the two nations share a language and a fierce loyalty for their national team, they diverge dramatically when it comes to politics, argues FP economics columnist Adam Tooze.

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