So far, his boys present themselves in a completely different light than the last three defending champions. Holders Italians, Spaniards and Germans have been disgracefully eliminated in the group every time, while France are already one step away from winning the gold medal. “Second final in four years. Today wasn’t all ideal from us, but we have a great opportunity to make history,” knows Hugo Lloris, captain and prop between the three in one person.
Theo Hernández and substitute Randal Kolo Muani provided the goals for Deschamps’ selection, who scored with his first touch after only a few tens of seconds on the pitch. At first glance it might seem that the Moroccans have managed to keep star Kylian Mbappé, but the opposite is true. The 23-year-old striker scored the second goal of the game with a phenomenal slalom between the opposing back four, and his deflected shot was deflected into the net by well-placed Muani. he was dancing on the floor of a club somewhere.” exaggerated ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand for BBC One.
It was Muani’s first ever goal in his fourth start for the national team. “My childhood dream has come true, actually I still feel like I’m dreaming,” chuckled the 24-year-old Frankfurt forward. “he later added more conscious notes.
The French were also praised by Emmanuel Macron, who was personally present at the match and saw Deschamps et al. won the coveted final. “I thank the coach and the players from the bottom of my heart. All our compatriots need to experience joyful moments, and that’s exactly what football brings,” said the French head of state with a smile.
However, nothing easy awaits France in Sunday’s final, as Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are aiming for the title with at least as much vigour. “A great match awaits us, but personally I think the Argentines know where to go against the French. In my opinion, they will mainly attack on the left side,” Ferdinand outlined possible windows in the defending champions’ defence.