Spain wins Basketball World Cup

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Spain have won the Basketball World Cup in Beijing.

They beat 2004 Olympic champions Argentina 95-75 in Sunday night's finals.

It's the first time Spain have won the tournament in 13 years.

Ricky Rubio scored 20 points and three assists as he was named the MVP of the World Cup.

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