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Ian Wright hits out at 'ridiculous and poor' World Cup final pitch at the MetLife Stadium - and that was BEFORE extravagant half-time show featuring Justin Bieber and Shakira

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The pitch in New Jersey has come in for criticism throughout this summer's tournament, and once again appeared dry and patchy as Spain took on Argentina on Sunday night.

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