Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
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"If one or two players are allowed to act that way, the match descends into chaos."
— Aymeric Laporte , Athlete
"I have the utmost admiration for [Argentina] who have been the champions of America and the world."
— Luis de la Fuente , Athlete
"I like to think [Argentina] are a team that gives their utmost and they don't go down that road."
— Rodri , Athlete
"He knows me from a personal point of view."
— Lionel Scaloni , Athlete
Key People
Aymeric Laporte is a French-Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Spain.
Lionel Scaloni is the head coach of the Argentina national soccer team.
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
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Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
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