Pakistan, July 21 -- Argentina is facing growing criticism after its controversial FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, with opponents and commentators accusing the team of poor sportsmanship and overly aggressive tactics throughout the tournament.

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The backlash intensified after Argentina lost the final 1-0, with critics pointing to repeated fouls, heated confrontations on the pitch and the team's decision to turn their backs during Spain's trophy presentation. Several international commentators described the behaviour as unsporting, further strengthening Argentina's image as one of the tournament's most polarising teams.

However, many Argentines reject the criti...