IN December 2022The Lionel Messi and Argentina ended their nation 36-year-old wait for a FIFA World Cuplift the trophy after a breathtaking final against France. Collision, generally regarded as one of the greatest in football history, saw Kylian Mbappe gets a hate trickwhile Messi struck twiceleading to an intense Penal Park victory for Argentina.
But not everyone thinks the result was completely fair. A former French internationalwho played a crucial role for their country in previous tournaments has now made a shocking statement, which indicates it La Albicelestes Victory was predetermined by FIFA. According to him, the World Cup was 2022 “Given to Messi”and even some French fans were rooted for lifting the trophy.
Manchester United -star Patrice Evra’s controversial comments have added fuel to an ongoing debate about whether FIFA’s decision affected the final result. While Argentina’s dramatic penalty shooting was celebrated all over the world, the Frenchman sees it differently.
“Okay, we haven’t won (a big tournament) since 2018, but we all know that in 2022 they gave the World Cup to Messi. It was all already written. Even the French wanted Messi to win it,” he said in an interview with RMC Sport.
This statement indicates that Lionel Scaloni’s player was intended to winNo matter what developed on the pitch. He even pointed early decisions in the finalas First half punishment that is awarded Argentinaas important moments that contributed to their success. “Penalty at the beginning … Personally congratulate Deschamp’s successor,” he added, which suggested it The match was tilted in favor of Messi’s team from the beginning.
Defends Didier Deschamps and France’s inheritance
Beyond his criticism of 2022 VMEx-France International also defended Didier DeschampsWho has led the nation to several major tournament finals. For him, Deschamps should already have two World Cup titlesand The 2022 edition was unfairly removed from Les Bleus.
He further questioned why French fans seem to be dissatisfied In spite of their team consistently reaches the last stages of each major tournament. “Are we not spoiled children? Can’t people stand in the semi -finals or finals in every tournament? Do you prefer us to win or play beautiful football?” he asked.
Was the World Cup 2022 really “rigged” for Messi?
The ex-france international bold accusation is bound to spark debates among football fans, analysts and historians. While Messi’s Heroics in Qatar cemented his inheritanceQuestions over FIFA’s influence on the tournament has been taken up before. Some believe that the 37-year-old status as one of the biggest players made his triumph a Dream scenario for FIFA and global audience.
That said, many claim that Argentina’s victory was completely deserved. Lionel Scaloni’s team showed resilience throughout the tournament, overcome adversity, including one Opening defeat for Saudi ArabiaBefore you hit the elite team as Netherlands, Croatia and France.
