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France legend Emmanuel Petit was disgusted with Les Bleus' performance after Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
Didier Deschamps' side struggled to deal with the energy and rhythm of Lionel Scaloni's side as they went into half-time 2-0 down. Petit said (via BFMTV):
"I'm disgusted, because we suck!"
Lionel Messi converted from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute after Ousmane Dembele had brought Angel Di Maria down. Di Maria then finished off a brilliant counter-attacking move to put Argentina further in front in the 36th minute.
France managed no shot attempts throughout the first half, and Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were non-existent. Deschamps' side are looking to defend their FIFA World Cup crown but are staring down the barrel right now.
France looked tired and defeated in first half of 2022 FIFA World Cup final with Argentina
France seem to be dealing with the virus that has reportedly swept through several players in the squad, per the Guardian.
Dembele had a horrid first half and was substituted alongside Olivier Giroud in the 41st minute. The latter was believed to be injured leading up to the final, and there were question marks over his availability. However, Giroud started up front but had little to no impact on the game.
