Kolo Muani: France star breaks silence on his last minute miss Against Argentina

France forward Randal Kolo Muani admits he is having sleepless nights over his miss in the dying embers of the 2022 World Cup final.

The 2018 World Champions locked horns against South American champions Argentina in the final of the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Muani, who was brought on in the first half as Lionel Messi and his teammates dominated, had the glorious opportunity to win the match for Didier Deschamps' side, after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick brought France back into the match at 3-3.

Muani's big chance came in the 120th minute to grab a late win for France at the Lusail Stadium, after coming up one-on-one against Argentina goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez.

However, the Aston Villa shot-stopper spread himself in epic fashion to deny the Eintracht Frankfurt striker.

Martinez would go ahead and save Argentina in the penalty shootout by keeping out Kingsley Coman's effort while causing Tchouameni to miss the target with his antics on the line.

Yet for devastated Muani, his squandered opportunity is still very fresh in his mind. "I still watch it, I know it off by heart," the 24-year-old told beIN Sports.

“In my head, I said to myself – Randal, you have to shoot now. I tried to shoot towards the near post but the goalkeeper made a very good save. But there were other options. "I could have lobbed him, or find Kylian Mbappe [who was free on the left]. But in the moment, I didn’t see him.

It’s only when you watch back that you discover the other options. It’s too late. It still sticks in my throat and it’ll be there for life.."

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