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Cam Newton's Panthers were backed as favorites to win the Super Bowl
But Broncos took the lead in the first minutes and never gave it up
Newton, 26, had an especially hard night, being sacked seven times
He showed his frustration on the field, lashing out after a big hit in his own endzone, before collapsing as the Broncos scored their final touchdown
Grilled on the loss in a post-match press conference, he gave one answer
Then resorted to one-word responses before getting up and walking away
See full coverage of the Super Bowl 50 and the halftime performances

Published: 00:51 EST, 8 February 2016 | Updated: 13:36 EST, 8 February 2016

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been labelled a 'sore loser' after emotionally storming out of a press conference following Sunday's unexpected loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.

Grilled over how disappointing it was to walk away second place having been widely tipped as favorites, Newton managed a single complete answer before resorting to one-word responses.

Pushed on how the team was taking the defeat, the 26-year-old sat stony-faced for a few moments before silently getting up and walking out of the press conference.

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Cam Newton stormed out of a press conference on Sunday after leading the Carolina Panthers to an unexpected 24-10 loss at Super Bowl 50

Newton, who was named season MVP on Saturday, looked incredibly uncomfortable at the post-match interview, mumbling his way through several one-word answers

When asked by a reporter if he could put his disappointment into words, Newton responded 'We lost'

Pressured on how the team was taking the loss after saying they felt like a 'band of brothers' coming into the game, Newton sat silently for a few moments before walking away

While Peyton Manning will receive most of the attention this evening, it was a rampant Broncos defense that won the game - sacking Newton seven times, two of which led to touchdowns

His sulky display followed a series of on-field tantrums after it became clear the Panthers were heading for a loss.

One came early in the fourth quarter when Newton found himself taking a big hit inside his own end zone after throwing the ball away under pressure from a rampant Broncos defensive unit.

After tumbling to the floor he looked at match officials hoping for a 'roughing the passer' call, and when he didn't get it he threw himself around, before storming off with his teeth gritted.

At a loss: Newton sits alone on the bench after a particularly frustrating night, where he was sacked seven times, gave up two fumbles and an interception

As victory slipped away from the Panthers in the final quarter of the game Newton became increasingly irritable, flipping out after being tackled in his own end zone and failing to get a 'roughing the passer' call

After taking yet another big hit from the Broncos defensive unit, Newton looked to the officials for help, and when he realized he wasn't getting any, threw himself on to the turf flailing his arms

After being strip-sacked in the final minutes of the game, the Broncos found themselves with the ball on the Panthers' five-yard line with only minutes left on the clock

Newton watched from the sidelines as Manning's offensive unit promptly scored, falling to the floor with his head in his hands in realization that the win had slipped away

The next sulk came towards the end of the fourth when the Broncos managed to sack Newton for the seventh time during the game, stripping the ball from his hand.

Manning's team collected the ball within the 5-yard line, and moments later were celebrating their second touchdown of the game - both of which came after strip-sacks.

One man not celebrating, however, was Newton who was captured standing on the sidelines before collapsing backwards on to the turf, knowing he had lost.

There ain't no Superman! To top it all off, Newton was trolled by Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib, who made reference to the Panthers QB's nickname and celebration

Football fans hit out at Newton for the display, branding him 'childish' and saying it is 'disappointing' to see him act that way after such a successful season

To top it all off, Newton was trolled by Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib after the game.

Making reference to the quarterback's nickname, Talib quipped: 'There ain't no Easter Bunny, there ain't no Santa Claus, there ain't no Superman.'

Manning, on the other hand, told NBC's Today show on Monday morning that Newton displayed great humility when they came together at the end.

'Cam couldn't have been nicer to me. He was extremely humble,' Manning said.

The Panthers' 14-point loss marks a remarkable upset in a near-perfect season that saw them go 15-1 in regular games before beating the Seahawks and cruising past the Arizona Cardinals with a record-breaking Championship score.

It also marks a huge disappointment for Newton just a day after he was named NFL Most Valuable Player by a landslide vote.

A nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the league were asked to name the recipient of the award, with 48 voting for Newton.

Accepting the award, he said: 'It means so much, but not just for myself. To be the first person in Panthers history to win it - that's what I'm most proud about.

Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware (94) takes down Newton during the second half of theSuper Bowl on Sunday

Broncos linebacker Von Miller, who was awarded the MVP, shoves Newton to the sidelines during a run in the first half of the Super Bowl on Sunday

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton, left, is sacked by Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game

Newton, 1, loses the ball after being sacked by Denver Broncos' Von Miller, 58, before the ball was recovered for a Denver touchdown in the first period during the NFL's Super Bowl 50 football game

Newton is sacked by Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware, 94, during the third quarter of the NFL's Super Bowl 50 football game

Newton, 1, is sacked by Denver Broncos' DeMarcus Ware, 94, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game

Newton's frustration was palpable as the game neared its conclusion Sunday night in Santa Clara, California

Newton appeared to have lost hope by the fourth quarter that his Panthers could make a comeback

Newton holds his head low as he walks to the sideline during the second half of the Super Bowl on Sunday

Newton was clearly feeling the pressure from a Broncos defensive unit that never let up, constantly putting him under pressure and forcing incomplete passes and turnovers

Despite the Panthers trailing for the entire game, Newton's spirits seemed unshakable in the first half, but as the second half wore in he became more and more dejected

'I've received a lot of awards, but to be able to get this organization here, I'm really proud. We didn't get in this position by happenstance.

'It took years of hard work and dedication, and now we are reaping the benefits.'

Meanwhile Peyton Manning is living his Super Bowl dream this evening after clinching the title for the second time in history despite being the oldest quarterback in the NFL.

The Broncos also extended one of modern NFL's biggest superstitions after winning while wearing white jerseys.

As the designated 'home' team, the Broncos were allowed to opt for their choice of color and picked white, which 10 of the last 11 Super Bowl winners have worn.

Thanks to their victory, that statistic has now been extended to 11 of the last 12.

'Extremely humble': Manning revealed on Monday morning that Newton 'couldn't have been nicer' when the two of them came together at the end of the game to shake hands

Sportsmanship: Newton did at least pull himself together to congratulate Peyton Manning on winning his second Super Bowl at the end of the game

Newton kept his head held down as he walked off the field following Sunday night's loss

Still looking stylish: Despite his earlier outburst Newton still left in style wearing a pair of sequined loafers while Manning departed in his Broncos uniform with son Marshall by his side

THIS IS HOW IT ENDS, NOT WITH A BANG, BUT A WHIMPER: CAM NEWTON'S PRESS CONFERENCE IN FULL

[On losing the Super Bowl]: They just played better than us. I don't know what you want me to say. They made more plays than us, and that's what it came down to. We had our opportunities.

There wasn't nothing special that they did. We dropped balls. We turned the ball over, gave up sacks, threw errant passes. That's it. They scored more points than we did.

[His message to fans]: We'll be back

[On the difference in Panther's playing style]: They outplayed us

[On the halftime talk from Coach Rivera]: He told us a lot of things

[Asked if Denver did anything different defensively]: Nothing different

[Asked if he can put his disappointment into words]: We lost

[Asked if the Panthers did anything different to stop Denver running the ball]: No