The previous two times when Argentina qualified for the World Cup finals, they lost.
It happened in 2014 against Germany (1:0) and in 1990 against West Germany (1:0), a tough final that included the South American side being sent off.
On Sunday, that final, from 32.5 years ago, which by the way was held in Italy, will return to the Argentinian memory for a reason that seems marginal, but perhaps hints at what is to come.
In the same final in which Argentina lost the title of world champion, when they succumbed to Andreas Brama's penalty, they felt that the whole world, including the match referees, was against them.
The intention was between the goal and linesman Michael Listikievich, who was running on the lines in 1990 and may have made a decision or two that Buenos Aires didn't like.
This time, against France, when Leo Messi and his friends believe that this is theirs, they will look anxiously towards one side of the field, where none other than the son of the same Listikievich, Tomas, will run, appointed to the judging team of the final.
Will history repeat itself and Leskiewicz Jr., like his father, will watch Argentina succumb in the final up close or will we see a correction?
By the way, to calm the superstitious people a little, let's recall that the young Listkiewicz was already on the refereeing team for a game of Argentina, in the victory in the round of 16 over Australia 1:2.
The win ratio for Argentina's victory is equal to 2.65, for a draw 2.90 and for France's victory 2.70
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