A crazy match, a crazy comeback to hope to keep their world title, and a final goal after extra time from their genius Kylian Mbappé.
And then, a penalty shootout very quickly devoid of tension, suspense, the cruel outcome of which quickly took shape with two French failures in a row, and no stoppage from Hugo Lloris to maintain hope.
And on arrival, France loses a World Cup final.
And like sixteen years ago against Italy and a year ago against Switzerland at the Euro, during the ultimate way to decide between the two selections.
Should we therefore make it a national syndrome?
Explanations.
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