Bitter Argentina players turn their backs to Spain’s World Cup trophy lift after violence marred winners’ celebrations – as lip-reader reveals what furious star said to winning captain Rodri during brawl

Argentina’s sullen stars refused to accept the trophy won by World Cup winners Spain in New York on Sunday, with players seen turning their backs on the new champions.

The 2022 champions got the better of Luis De La Fuente’s team in a dull encounter at the MetLife Stadium, with Lionel Messi’s side unable to overcome their opponents with the same aggressive, physical tactics that troubled England in the semi-finals.

Barcelona star Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in stoppage time to seal the European nation’s second World Cup victory after winning the trophy for the first time in 2010, leaving 39-year-old Messi in tears at the final whistle.

The defeated finalists received their silver medals from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump on stage at the MetLife Stadium, but chose not to watch Spain lift the trophy, as is customary in the finals of major tournaments.

Instead, the Argentine players, coaching staff and coaching staff walked towards the field, where most of the fans were, and decided not to watch their rivals’ championship celebration.

In the footage, Spanish players are seen holding the World Cup trophy in the air while the Argentinian team looks the other way, while golden confetti explodes behind them.

These scenes came after the final turned violent following Torres’ extra-time winner in New Jersey.

The move came after ugly scenes at the end of the match, which Spain won 1-0 after extra time.

After the final whistle, a fight broke out between the two teams. Some of the Argentine players lost their heads as Spain’s substitutes and coaching staff took to the field to celebrate the victory.

Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the 93rd minute following a reckless tackle on Pau Cubarsi; This summed up the South Americans’ deplorable approach to the match.

At the end of the match, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off for punching Eric Garcia and pushing Gavi to the ground.

Argentinian Nahuel Molina also punched Rodri in the body while passing by, while Thiago Almada was also involved in the incident.

Following the ugly brawl, DAZN Spain claimed Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi complained to Rodri about Las Rojas’ pre-match comments hinting at referee concerns before the final.

Messi’s side had benefited from a series of questionable decisions leading up to the showpiece event, with Rodri expressing his concerns ahead of the New York contest.

‘You and [Spain team-mate Aymeric] Laporte. ‘Both of you,’ he said to Rodri.

‘You spent your time crying and complaining about the referees, mate. But you shouldn’t have talked before the game, you know that? Didn’t you see what he said this week?’

Argentina showed thuggery in the World Cup final as well as when they beat England in the semi-final.

Fernandez complained about being sent off for a second yellow card, but his final foul on Pau Cubarsi sent the defender flying and was poorly timed.

Paredes was also lucky not to be sent off for a second bookable offense in normal time for a foul on the edge of the box that gave Lamine Yamal the last-gasp free kick before extra time.

Argentina had only two shots throughout the game, the first of which came in the 117th minute.