New Footage Reveals Otamendi's Furious Attack On Rodri And Laporte After WC Final | WATCH

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New Footage Reveals Otamendi's Furious Attack On Rodri And Laporte After WC Final | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 20:11 IST Nicolas

New Footage Reveals Otamendi's Furious Attack On Rodri And Laporte After WC Final | WATCH Published By, Last Updated: July 21, 2026, 20:11 IST Nicolas Otamendi accused Spain's Rodri and Aymeric Laporte of trying to influence referees before the World Cup final as Argentina's post-match meltdown took another turn. Rapid Read Otamendi and Rodri shared a fiery moment after the FIFA WC Final Argentina’s World Cup final meltdown has taken another dramatic twist after defender Nicolas Otamendi accused Spain captain Rodri and Aymeric Laporte of trying to influence referees before the showpiece clash. The allegation emerged amid chaotic scenes following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, a match that ended with mass confrontations, red cards and widespread criticism of the defending champions’ behaviour. Otamendi’s Explosive Accusation As tempers boiled over after the final whistle, Otamendi confronted Rodri and accused Spain’s players of attempting to sway match officials in the days leading up to the final. 🚨💣 Nicolas Otamendi s’est embrouillé avec Rodri à la fin du match:“Toi et Laporte.

Vous deux. C’est pas correct. Vous avez passé du temps à pleurer et à vous plaindre des arbitres, mon pote. Tu aurais dû éviter de parler avant le match, tu sais ça?" pic.twitter.com/tgIVvLPxmA — Blue Moon (@FRBlueMoon) July 20, 2026 According to translated footage from the altercation, the veteran defender shouted “Start talking less, idiot. You guys spent the whole week crying. “You spent the whole week crying. You and Laporte, both of you. That’s not how it’s done. You were crying to the referees all week, my friend." The confrontation came during ugly scenes that saw players from both teams clash following Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner. What Sparked It? Otamendi’s comments appear to reference remarks made by Laporte before the final. Speaking to Spanish outlet Marca, the Spain defender had urged referees to clamp down on Argentina’s increasingly physical approach after several controversial knockout-stage performances. “I’m not worried at all about physical play as long as it’s part of football. If the referee does his job, I have no problem with it." Laporte also questioned why several robust challenges from Argentina had gone unpunished during the tournament.

“We’ve seen things that have surprised us a lot, actions that have gone unpunished. “Especially with Argentina, who are a team that often leaves one in. That should not be allowed in football." Chaos Overshadows The Final The referee debate was only one part of a chaotic finale. Argentina’s players were heavily criticised after Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada helped spark a mass confrontation with Spain’s squad after the final whistle. Paredes was sent off for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and kicking him to the ground, while several other players became involved in heated exchanges. The fallout continued during the medal ceremony, where Argentina’s squad turned their backs on Spain’s celebrations before leaving without speaking to the media. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What were the specific incidents Laporte referenced? Nicolas Otamendi accused Spain's Rodri and Aymeric Laporte of trying to influence referees before the World Cup final. Otamendi confronted Rodri, stating, "You and Laporte, both of you.