Nicolas Otamendi and Rodri's angry bust-up in full as World Cup final ends in ugly scenes

Nicolas Otamendi approached Rodri after the World Cup final, challenging him over Aymeric Laporte's prematch remarks in the leadup to the showdown with Argentina which ended in a 1-0 loss for La Seleccion. Former Manchester City centreback Laporte didn't hold back, suggesting referees had overlooked Argentina's fouls and challenges throughout the tournament.

Ferran Torres' extratime strike secured Spain's fourth title, denying Lionel Messi and Co. backtoback triumphs. Spain are world champions once more and Luis de la Fuente's side can hold their heads high after a onegoal victory at the New York New Jersey Stadium. However, the same cannot be said for their opponents with Enzo Fernandez sent off for two yellow cards, the second for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsi that sent him flying. At fulltime, tensions boiled over again, with Leandro Paredes shown a red card for throwing punches unprovoked.

As many as 27 dirty tricks were committed by Argentina against Spain and the tension didn't stop there. After the game, Otamendi and Rodri were seen speaking on the pitch.

The former Benfica defender appeared worked up, saying: "Talk less, you've been crying all week. All week you've been crying - you and Laporte - both of you.

"You don't do that, you've been crying to the referees, friend."

Rodri replied: "I have respect for you," before Otamendi added: "You don't have to talk before, you know?"

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Confused by the accusation, the Manchester City midfielder asked: "What did I say?"

Otamendi responded: "Laporte? Did you not see what he said this week?"

Otamendi's remarks come after Laporte was asked whether Spain were concerned about Argentina's aggression ahead of the final. Laporte suggested referees had missed a number of fouls and challenges from Argentina throughout the tournament.

He told Marca: "I'm not at all worried about the aggressiveness within what football is. If it's consensual and the referee does his job, I have no problem. It is true that in the last games we have seen things that have been missed a lot, actions that are missed.

"Especially with Argentina, which is a team that leaves many messages. That, in football should not be allowed, especially in such large competitions because it can destabilise the other team. It is part of the referee's job to control these things so if a player or two do it, the game will be out of control.

"Since the beginning of the tournament we have been a humble team in that regard. We are not to hit the rival or make crazy fouls. And I think that's what we have to do in this game but it is true that it will depend a lot on arbitration."

There have been calls for Fifa to 'throw the book' at Argentina, who also turned their backs on Spain receiving their medals and lifting the trophy in another display of poor sportsmanship.