‘Idiot’ – Nicolas Otamendi’s furious Argentina World Cup final blast at ‘crying’ ex-Man City pal Rodri REVEALED in full

ARGENTINA ace Nicolas Otamendi lashed out at Spain star and former Manchester City team-mate Rodri as he branded him an “idiot” after the World Cup final. Lionel Messi and co surrendered their crown on Sunday after losing 1-0 to the European champions at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina ace Nicolas Otamendi lashed out at Spain star Rodri after the World Cup final Credit: Reuters Otamendi branded Rodri an ‘idiot’ after Spain won the World Cup Credit: Reuters That was after a frustrating performance from the Albiceleste, who only managed two shots – both off target – in 120 minutes and lost Enzo Fernandez to a second yellow card just before extra-time. Tempers flared at full-time as Nahuel Molina had a physical altercation with Rodri, while Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain ace Eric Garcia by the neck and floored Gavi before being shown a red card. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! According to Marca, Otamendi also had a heated and X-rated confrontation with Rodri over comments his team-mate Aymeric Laporte made about Argentina and referees this past week. The ex-Man City star, who spent a year with the star midfielder at the Etihad until his departure in 2020, took offence at Laporte “crying” and suggesting the Argentines were favoured by the refs. Otamendi reportedly yelled: “Start talking less, idiot. You guys spent the whole week crying. “You and Laporte, both of you, that’s now how it’s done. You were crying to the referees all week, my friend.” Rodri was left stunned as he asked the River Plate star what he was talking about. Otamendi responded: “Laporte. Didn’t you see what he said this week?” Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Otamendi was referring to comments made by Spain ace Aymeric Laporte about Argentina and the referees Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Rodri also had a heated confrontation with Argentina ace Nahuel Molina Credit: Reuters Laporte was referring to some controversial calls made during Argentina’s World Cup campaign. Fans were left especially frustrated after the last-16 against Egypt, who had a goal by Mostafa Ziko and a penalty on Mohamed Salah denied. Laporte said: “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. “It’s true that in recent matches we’ve seen things that have surprised us, situations that have been allowed to go unpunished. “Especially with Argentina, which is a team that likes to leave little messages with its challenges. “That shouldn’t be allowed in football, particularly in tournaments of this magnitude, because it can unsettle you and make you lose your composure. “It’s the referee’s job to keep the game under control so the match doesn’t get away from him. “If one or two players are allowed to do what they want, the game will become chaotic. Since the tournament began, we have been a fair team in that regard.” Laporte also played with both Otamendi and Rodri at Man City before his exit in 2023. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes then grabbed Spain’s Eric Garcia by the neck Credit: Getty Images – Getty Paredes then floored Spain’s Gavi before being shown a red crd Credit: Getty Images – Getty Comment now