Rodri slammed over ‘arrogant’ and ‘disrespectful’ Cape Verde comments after Spain draw

Spain captain Rodri accused Cape Verde of refusing to ‘get past midfield’ (Picture: Getty)

French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has accused Rodri of ‘arrogance’ and ‘disrespect’ after the midfielder appeared to criticise Cape Verde’s tactical approach against Spain.

Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent World Cup memory as they held European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match on Monday.

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, stole the headlines with a heroic performance between the sticks for the tournament debutants, recording seven saves to keep out Luis de la Fuente’s all-star attack in Atlanta.

Arguably Spain’s best chance fell to Ferran Torres towards the end of the first half, but the Bar...