Argentina hero Emi Martinez has DENIED mocking France superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe netted a World Cup final hat-trick but it wasn't enough to help his nation win back to back tournaments. And Martinez, who was also beaten by the PSG striker from the spot in a dramatic shootout at the Lusail Stadium, was pictured holding a blow up doll with Mbappe's face on it during Argentina's open top bus parade in Buenos Aires.
Now Martinez has finally addressed his bizarre mockery of Mbappe in a recent interview with France Football. He said: I held it [baby doll] for like two minutes and I threw it away, that's all. How can I make fun of Mbappe? He scored four past me. Four goals in a final! He must think I am his toy baby! I have huge respect for Mbappe.”
