World Cup: ‘He was crying all week’ – Otamendi names Spain’s player that caused Argentina’s defeat

Veteran Argentine defender, Nicolas Otamendi, has blamed Spain’s captain, Rodri for the South Americans’ decision successful the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The erstwhile Manchester City defender accused the midfielder of swaying the referee to contented a reddish paper to Enzo Fernandez successful the 93rd infinitesimal of the game.

Luis de la Fuente’s squad thoroughly outperformed La Albiceleste successful the final, clinching a 1-0 triumph aft other time.

Barcelona’s Ferran Torres netted the lone extremity of the lucifer successful the 106th minute, ensuring Spain’s 2nd title. 

Following the last whistle, some teams engaged successful a scuffle. Nahuel Molina deed Rodri, portion Leandro Paredes attacked Gavi and Eric Garcia.

A tense confrontation occurred betwixt erstwhile Manchester City teammates Nicolas, Otamendi and Rodri.

During this exchange, the seasoned Argentine defender, accused Rodri and Aymeric Laporte of attempting to power the referees anterior to the match. 

He stated, arsenic reported by Metro, “You were crying each week [about the refereeing astatine the World Cup]. You and Laporte, some of you. That’s not appropriate; you were whining to the referees, my friend.”

Before the final, Spain’s defender Laporte criticized the officiating of Argentina’s matches and condemned the Albiceleste for th...