Argentina goalkeeper Emilano Martinez has explained why he mocked Kylian Mbappe during the FIFA World Cup celebrations.
The South American giants claimed their third World Cup crown in December after defeating France on penalties, with Martinez becoming the hero in the shoot-out.
Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the final to force the game to penalties, but was still mocked by Martinez in the dressing room after the game.
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"It's a locker room thing," Martinez told France Football about the chants.
"It should never have come out. When France beat us in 2018, I remember there were chants about Messi [involving N'Golo Kante]. Same thing, if a team beats Brazil, they'll be singing about Neymar.
"There's nothing personal against Mbappe. I respect him a lot. If people sing about him or Neymar, it's because they are top players.
"After the final, I told him that it was a pleasure to play against him and that he almost won the match on his own... I had confirmation that he has immense talent.
"When Messi retires, I am sure Kylian will win many Ballon d'Or awards."
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