The notes of the Blues against Argentina: Doctor Jekyll and Mister Mbappé

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So close, so far… Overtaken for 75 minutes by more aggressive, more biting Argentines, quite simply at the level of intensity required in a final, the Blues picked up in an almost miraculous way to snatch extra time, then the penalty shootout with a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé, including two penalties.

They even seemed to have regained the upper hand at times, close to leading.

Alas, it is the Albiceleste who hangs a third star on his jersey (3-3 after, 4-2 on pens).

Legendary match at Lusail, but the Gods of football have chosen their camp.

The Blues may long regret having started the match 15 minutes from the end of regulation time.

The changes of coach Deschamps have paid off, in particular the entry of Randal Kolo Muani.

Hugo Lloris (6)

: Powerless on Messi's penalty, abandoned by his defensive block on Di Maria's goal, the record holder of selections for the France team (145 caps) released the big game against Messi, in the end...

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