Argentina star Cristian Romero has explained why he yelled at Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup final.

Despite putting in an outstanding display to win the tournament, beating France on penalties, Argentina also earned criticism.

Many neutrals were disappointed at the way their superstars chose to celebrate, often seen mocking Mbappe and the rest of the French squad.

"I yelled in Mbappe's face to celebrate our goal," Tottenham defender Romero explained on D Sports Radio.

“Because Enzo (Fernandez of Benfica) had spoken to him and he had treated him really badly. Then I celebrated Leo's goal in his face."

Romero added: "I saw Leo's penalty, it was the only one I saw. Afterwards, I didn't see any more penalties, because I was kneeling and praying."