Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country’s status as FIFA World Cup villains, a reputation that grew throughout the tournament.Allegations of racism against the South American nation’s fans, including from Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson, were also rife.Argentinians argue, however, that they are just passionate and misunderstood.“I think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal,” said Leo Simone, 55, a lawyer, from his home north of Buenos Aires.“They confuse arrogance with pride,”…

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