After the World Cup in Qatar, it’s time to analyze what happened in this World Cup that elevated Leo Messi and Argentina as the kings of world football.
From the outstanding Albiceleste and a Kylian Mbappé left with honey on his lips, through the extraordinary surprise of Morocco and Modric’s Croatia, to failures for Spain and Germany and the Iranian government due to threats to their players.
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The integration of Messi
If there is one person who wishes for this trophy, it is Messi and fate owes it to him. A tournament that began in disaster with a loss to Saudi Arabia, ended on top in a final that will go down in memory as one of the best in history. Argentina and Messi smiled remembering Diego.
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Mbappé continues to make history at the age of 23
Mbappé has proven himself at the top of the football world. He was not crowned in the final despite throwing a ‘hat-trick’ to the team behind him. He finished the tournament as the top scorer with 8 goals and is just four away from catching Miroslav Klose at 23. The future is yours.
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Morocco, the great revelation of the tournament
Morocco cut off all bets. Regragui and his team overflowed with enthusiasm and gave an exhibition of how to compete. Not only did they make history by becoming the first African team to reach the ‘semis’, but along the way they eliminated Spain and Portugal, and battled France to the end.
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Repeat Croatia and Modric on the podium
Croatia is unexpected and always has been. In a fireproof generation, Modrics, Perisic and company have once again exceeded expectations. Center-back Josko Gvardiol was one of the surprises of a tournament where they did not reach the ‘semis’ with the Argentine champions.
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England and Brazil are not taking advantage of the opportunity
Both teams had an amazing generation but were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The England thing has a pass by doing it against France by Mbappé, in the end runner-up, but Brazil failed again by not ending a Croatia that went through the penalties. Another great missed opportunity.
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Spain did not measure up and Germany ‘hit’
Spain did not have to win, but had to offer a good performance and, if necessary, go down with honor, something that did not happen. After a good start against Costa Rica and Germany, Japan provided the first scare and a surprising Morocco sent Luis Enrique’s men home. Inadequate and disappointing results.
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Unacceptable threats from Iran to its players
One of the most unfortunate chapters of the World Cup. After all the complaints going on in the country, the players decided not to sing the national anthem in protest, with the Iranian government threatening their relatives with “violence and torture” if they don’t “behave “.
Source: La Verdad
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