There had to be a winner and a loser.
It is the law of sport.
At the end of the suspense and the shots on goal, Argentina therefore triumphed.
After a match that will remain in legend, it was Leo Messi and his friends who hung a third star on the Albiceleste shirt.
Like Diego Maradona in his time, the stadium idol lived up to his reputation on Sunday.
He is more than ever the pride of a whole people.
As for his country, plunged into an interminable economic crisis, he can savor a moment of happiness.
Football is often more than a sport there.
As Christmas approaches, this World Cup is a wonderful gift!
This exceptional meeting had started badly for France, quickly led to the score.
And then, in the 80th minute, Mbappé struck.
And once, and twice, and three times, to wake up Blues hitherto absent, transparent, non-existent.
It sounded the revolt for a stunning, exhilarating, breathtaking finale.
France lost, and yet it has nothing to be ashamed of...
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