French footballer, Randal Kolo Muani has said that he might never get over the opportunity he missed to put France ahead during the last minutes of the World Cup final loss to Argentina in December 2022.
With the two teams tied at 3-3 and the second half of extra time nearing its end, Kolo Muani got an opportunity to give France a big win during the thrilling encounter, but his effort was knocked off by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The Eintracht Frankfurt star who sat for an interview with beIN Sports, said;
“I still watch it, I know it off by heart. In my head, I said to myself: ‘Randal, you have to shoot now’. I tried to shoot towards the near post but the goalkeeper made a very good save. But there were other options.
“I could have lobbed him, or find Kylian Mbappe [to the left]. But in the moment, I didn’t see him. It’s only when you watch back that you discover the other options. It’s too late. It still sticks in my throat and it’ll be there for life.”
Martinez’s save ensured the final went on to a penalty shootout, which Argentina won. Although Kolo Muani converted his spot kick, it was not enough to keep France in contention as the South American side went on to win 4-2.
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