"The most logical thing would have been to send him off during the match and be done with it.
In the end, it's just football and that's how it should be."
Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo criticized the conduct displayed on the pitch by the losing team.
"It is important what values you project. We are an example for many generations and many children," said Olmo.
Defending the squad's post-match conduct, Argentine media outlet TyC Sports reported that the players turned away from Spain's trophy ceremony solely to acknowledge their primary fan section situated adjacent to the podium, rather than out of disrespect.
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Argentine supporters have also launched an online petition on change. org demanding a rematch of the final, amassing nearly 70,000 signatures by late Wednesday evening.
