For the first time since the World Cup, Randal Kolo Muani spoke about his action at the end of the match, depriving the France team of a second consecutive coronation.
120 minutes and dust. At the end of extra time, Randal Kolo Muani has THE match point. The one you shouldn’t miss. The one who can consecrate you. Entering shortly before the break, the Eintracht Frankfurt striker has nearly 90 minutes in his leg and the pressure of a lifetime. On his shot, he stumbles against Emiliano Martinez. Both countries go to penalties. Argentina wins the third coronation in its history after a legendary final.
For the first time since December 18, 2022, Randal Kolo Muani has agreed to talk about this action. “I still watch her. I know it by heart, confides the French striker at the microphone of beIN Sports. In my head, I said to myself “I have to shoot”. I tried to shoot at the near post. The goalkeeper made a very good save, he did well and I lost this duel.»
A ball that arrives in a bell and an instantaneous shot that is essential. Looking back, the 24-year-old striker thinks he can do better. “I also think there are other solutions. I could lob it, I could give the ball to Kylian, but in action I don’t see it. Afterwards when you see the video, you see that there are other possibilities but it’s too late, you can’t do anything. I still have it in my throat and I would have that for life.»
Defeated, Randal Kolo Muani nevertheless wants to use this experience. “This action will push me even more to score, to surpass myself. This goal that I missed will give me strength.»