Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far By Neil Johnston BBC Sport journalist in New York Published 5 hours ago Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" and "that sort of thing shouldn't be allowed in football". European champions Spain face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (20:00 BST). Argentina adopted a physical approach for their semi-final against England, when they scored two late goals to win 2-1 - having committed 15 fouls. Just three minutes into the game, Enzo Fernandez set the tone with a forceful challenge on Elliot Anderson from behind - appearing to strike the back of the England player's neck - but he was not even cautioned. England fans were also convinced that Argentina's winning goal should have been ruled out for a foul by Lionel Messi on Djed Spence. "It's the referee's job to keep a handle on these things so the situation doesn't get out of hand," former Manchester City player Laporte told Spanish sports newspaper Marca. , external "If one or two players are allowed to act that way, the match descends into chaos." Laporte, 32, added: "I'm not at all worried about aggression within the context of football. If it's within the rules and the referee does their job, I have no problem with it. "It is true, however, that in recent matches we've seen things that really surprised us - actions that were allowed to slide. "Especially with Argentina. They're a team that likes to leave a mark on their opponents. That sort of thing shouldn't be allowed in football - particularly in major competitions - because it can unsettle you and make you angry." Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup? Published 13 hours ago 'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions Published 13 hours ago Egypt alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their talisman Messi after the sides met in the last 16 in Atlanta on 7 July. Egypt were leading 2-0 before Argentina came back to score three late goals, with their winner coming in the 92nd minute. But both Spain boss Luis de la Fuente and captain Rodri were diplomatic when asked about Argentina's tactics in a news conference in New York on Friday. "I respect everybody's opinions and I would say I have the utmost admiration for [Argentina] who have been the champions of America and the world," said De La Fuente, who is looking to lead Spain to their first world title since 2010. "I have admiration and further admiration." Manchester City midfielder Rodri added: "We will see how game plays out. "I like to think [Argentina] are a team that gives their utmost and they don't go down that road. "But if we enter such a stage of the game we have to ignore that and play our game so we do not get into provocations." To p