The France striker scored a record-equalling hat-trick in a dramatic remaining at Lusail Stadium however was unable to guide his nation to a second consecutive World Cup.
Argentina received on penalties, with Martinez saving from Kingsley Coman as Argentina received their third title and their first for the reason that days of Diego Maradona in 1986.
Martinez then known as for a mock minute’s silence for Mbappe in wild dressing room celebrations earlier than holding up a child doll with the Paris Saint-Germain’s face on in the course of the staff’s victory parade in Buenos Aries.
Former Les Bleus worldwide Adil Rami branded the Aston Villa goalkeeper as “the most hated man in France” whereas the French FA had lodged a proper grievance about “abnormal” taunting of Mbappe, who scored a late penalty as PSG beat Strasbourg on Wednesday night time.
After the sport, Mbappe stated: “The celebrations, they’re not my problem.
“I don’t waste any energy on such futile things. What’s important for me is to give the best of myself for my club, and we’re looking forward for Leo (Messi) to turn to continue scoring and winning matches.”
