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Patrick Vieira condemns Emiliano Martinez over his 'STUPID' decision to mock France after the World Cup final - claiming it 'took away a little bit from what Argentina achieved' - as he insists taunting of Kylian Mbappe is 'damaging the game and himself'

Patrick Vieira has hit out at Emiliano Martinez over the Argentina goalkeeper's 'stupid' decision to mock France after their win in last weekend's World Cup final.

Argentina got the better of France in Qatar on Sunday night, with Martinez proving the hero in a dramatic penalty shootout following a pulsating 3-3 draw after normal and extra-time.

Over the past week, the Aston Villa No 1 has followed up his country's first World Cup triumph since 1986 by taking a series of digs at France, and in particular star player Kylian Mbappe.