Bizarre? Maybe. Awkward? Probably.But in fairness, Herve Renard’s Saudi Arabia were the only side in Qatar that not only defeated new world champions Argentina but managed to dominate them even in terms of tactics.That 2-1 upset that shocked the entire world just two or three days into the tournament proved to be Argentina’s only loss on their road to title and glory.Listen to this man – he’s been the only one to beat Messi and Argentina so farBut when Renard pointed out in the match’s aftermath that Messi and co would win it all eventually, we thought he was just being polite. Or something else…Some twenty days later or so, Renard’s words of wisdom resonate like never before.”Argentina are going to advance out of the group stage and will be champions,” he said, as per the Argentine newspaper ‘Ole’.Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard: “Argentina are going to advance out of the group stage and will be champions.” Via Olé. 🇸🇦🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/eXelOknVoV— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) November 22, 2022 It would be more than interesting to hear the man now when the Albiceleste are crowned the new world champions.Obviously, the former Zambia and Ivory Coast boss knows what’s he talking about.##NAJAVA_MECA_6892891##
