Fifa World Cup Argentina vs France highlights: Stunning goals, dying dreams

A 3-4 defeat to France means Argentina are out of the World Cup, but it also means that Lionel Messi might have lost his one last sincere chance to lift the international trophy.

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Before the start of Fifa World Cup 2018, Lionel Messi, in an interview with an Argentinian TV show, hinted that he might retire after the ongoing tournament if Argentina failed to win the World Cup in Russia.

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The most expensive teenager footballer in the world Kylian Mbappe proved his credentials at the world's most elite competition against a fine competitor when he scored twice and drew a penalty.

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Just before the half-time, in the 41st minute to be precise, an inspired Angel Di Maria scored a stunner from 30 yards out to pull back a goal and make the score 1-1 against France.

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It was Benjamin Pavard's 57th minute stunner that levelled the scores and revitalised France which led to Kylian Mbappe scoring two goals within eight minutes. Pavard,a right-back, received the ball on the right and with the outside of his boot and a swivel of his hips, he sent his effort searing into the top left corner.

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Argentinian fans have waited 32 years for the World Cup -- they last won the trophy in 1986 under the leadership of a certain Diego Maradona. With arguably the greatest player in their team and world-class attackers plying their trade in the best clubs of the world, Argentinian fans expected their long wait for the World Cup would end this year. However, this was not to be and the team's poor showing means they are out of the World Cup from the Round of 16 stage.