SUMMARY
- Argentina faced France in world cup 2022.
- Argentina defeated France in the world cup finals.
Lionel Scaloni pulled off the unthinkable in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine team held on to their nerves to deliver a memorable moment for the country’s fans. The final had some incredible moments that would resonate through Argentine fans’ memories.
Lionel Scaloni. Academy Award Winner. pic.twitter.com/W2YNYmDVDQ
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The Argentine head coach sat with Laureus to discuss the historic FIFA World Cup 2022 final. Lionel Scaloni described the final perfectly. He talked about the final as a nerve-wracking and scintillating one—the thrilling final saw 3 goals each scored by the finalists Argentina and France. In the end, Argentina was brave enough and defeated the Europeans 4-2 on penalties.
Scaloni said, “An unforgettable match. Both eternal and historic – it will forever live on in the minds of all of us. Both teams played without thinking that it was a World Cup final because sometimes you play with fear, but this was the complete opposite.”
“For a moment I told myself, this can’t be true.”
Lionel Scaloni looks back at leading Argentina to victory at the FIFA World Cup and relives the moment Lionel Messi lifted the trophy a year ago today.@Argentina | @FIFAWorldCup | @brfootball pic.twitter.com/CkvIqKXvDJ
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) December 18, 2023
The 45-year-old praised the two team’s commitment and attack-minded approach. Argentina and France have played positive soccer since the kickoff. The two teams showed extreme perseverance and determination for the entirety of the match.
Lionel Scaloni however, admitted that the hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe had a polarising effect on the Argentine team. The comment came when the 45-year-old was talking about Argentina’s third goal in the extra time of the final. According to him, the team wasn’t sure if the goal would stand, but when it was given the South American team was confident enough of a team.
Scaloni said, “We all started to think, it was given, that must be it. And again football showed us what can happen.” Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick humbled Argentina’s squad. The Frenchman showed us that it is never over in soccer until the referee blows the full-time whistle.
Argentine players celebrate the first anniversary of their WC win
Players from Argentina’s WC-winning squad celebrated the first anniversary of their nation’s victory, in the squad. The South American players put out some wholesome and heartfelt messages on their social media accounts.
🇦🇷🏆 Nicolas Otamendi: “I am the master of my soul, the captain of my destiny.” pic.twitter.com/YpRgIgBld6
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 18, 2023
Nicolas Otamendi stole the show with his hilarious outfit, The SL Benfica defender posed with his World Cup trophy with his head draped in a white mask. The flex got even more amazing when one could look at the Finalissima and the Copa Marica lying on his left. The picture shows Argentina’s dominance in recent years.
Argentine legend Angel Di Maria also posted an Instagram post that harked back to Argentina’s memorable night on December 18, 2023. He wrote ” I am lucky and privileged to stand in the football history of our country. To have represented our flag with a lot of passion, and with all my strength is something that will remain in my memory for the rest of my life.”.
Lionel Messi will never forget that World Cup winning feeling 🥺 pic.twitter.com/U5HDK7P4vc
— GOAL (@goal) December 18, 2023
Lionel Messi posted a heartfelt one-line message on his Instagram ID. The Inter Miami player described the World Cup win in 2022 as “1 year of the most beautiful craziness of my career.” The former FC Barcelona agreed that he won’t be able to forget this historic night which is an amazing achievement that would resonate through millions of Argentines’ hearts for a lifetime.
