Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in the FIFAWorldCup final 🏆 ECRSportswave FIFAWorldCupFinal
Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third World Cup and prevent France becoming the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.
But the astonishing Mbappe breathed life into the holders as he pulled one back from the penalty spot with 10 minutes to go before equalising in stunning fashion just 60 seconds later to force extra time. It is the second time in five World Cups that France have lost the final on penalties after they were beaten by Italy in 2006, and it is Argentina who are champions for the first time since 1986.
The expected response from the defending champions was not forthcoming and Argentina increased their lead in the 36th minute. France had not even mustered a shot and Deschamps moved before the interval to replace Olivier Giroud and the struggling Dembele.- Argentina blow two-goal lead - Mbappe smashed the spot-kick into the net and the watching French President Emmanuel Macron rose to his feet. France had hope, and within another minute they were level.
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