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Argentina were so bad I didn't want Messi's jersey - Croatia hero Rebic

The winger was glowing after his side's win but was disappointed by Argentina's behaviour, stating "athletes should know how to deal with defeat"

Ante Rebic was so disappointed in Argentina's performance and conduct in Croatia's 3-0 win over them that he decided not to ask Lionel Messi to swap jerseys.

Rebic opened the scoring in the second half when he capitalised on a Willy Caballero error to volley past the goalkeeper before Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic completed a resounding win as Croatia booked their spot in the last-16 of the World Cup.

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko taunted the Argentina players for their reaction to the loss, saying they were "crying like girls", and Rebic was even more disappointed with Messi and Co.