Aymeric Laporte Says Argentina Physicality Depends On Referee Control

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Aymeric Laporte Says Argentina Physicality Depends On Referee Control

Laporte said he is “not at all worried” about Argentina’s aggression if referees control it, but claimed recent matches showed surprising fouls going unpunished. He said Argentina leave “a lot of marks” and warned unchecked physicality could make the World Cup final chaotic, insisting Spain have stayed fair and must avoid reckless fouls while trusting officials closely.

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