Martinez Reveals Why Argentina Turned Backs on Spain

The defender finally explains the controversial gesture during Spain's World Cup trophy lift.

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What happened. Lisandro Martinez provided the real reason Argentina players turned their backs when Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.

• Argentina were labelled 'classless' for the gesture.
• Martinez finally explains what happened.

The explanation clears up a controversial moment from the World Cup ceremony.

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