Argentina versus France.
It was great when Argentina beat Croatia but when France won the match*... two great teams against each other. Both up there in the 'best teams' in the World. As long as the pace is good and play isn't boring, it will be a Hell of a match.
I have a 'conflict', I support Argentina and France but the latter are more engraved in my heart.
Both countries are great at Rugby too. It seems their characteristics are the same as well: le Coq Sportif is speedy, stylish, does well under pressure. But football is like a religion in Argentina, not so much for France. Argentina have Messi and Julián Álvarez, so 'old' and young are covered, veteran and new aren't a problem. France have Mbappé. But Messi plays for Paris St Germain so point one, if he does have a conflict because he's kind of playing against his team, I truly believe his heart is Argentinian. But, as was pointed out to me, Messi playing against them means he might also have some insight into their play. As a side note, I wonder if that crossed his mind at all, playing for Argentina and against France.
But Messi has so much to play for aside from his country: his age, he's never won a World Cup (just had to look that up), he's the captain.
Without a doubt France want to keep the Cup, but imagine if they win, and then the Rugby World Cup next year, which they are hosting? That would be so fucking beautiful. And they have what it takes, but delivering is another beast altogether. For me, they have to defeat South Africa, that Cup doesn't count, they don't/didn't deserve it and it was stolen from my love the All Blacks. England again, they woke up and realized they might be able to win, beat them then lost their next match. Fucking waste of time and energy and money. And South Africa cannot beat the All Blacks for the number of titles. I will not accept that.
Another salient point to note. Not many countries can be among the best teams at two sports. France and Argentina in rugby and football. Where are the Aussies, where are the South Africans, where are the Indians (cricket), Germans, Italians, even New Zealand?
For Messi, not Argentina, it will be good if his country wins, I cannot deny that.
But my heart screams Allez les BLEUS!
-A.M.
* they beat Morocco
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