It all started when Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating France in the grand final. At that point, it seemed we had a rivalry that would last and intrigue all the football fans, who would eagerly expect another clash between the two national teams. However, recently, it went too far, and now it looks like there’s no back. Moreover, it appears to have just begun… 🇦🇷 Nicolas Otamendi: “There was one guy Balde or Bade whose name don’t even know (Loic Badé). lf he wants to celebrate, he can come and sort it out with us.”It makes me very angry that they went and celebrated in front of our family members. If they want, they can come… pic.twitter.com/9QYpNeOGII— Coxy🕊️ (@utdcoxy) August 3, 2024 The Argentinians started it by singing racist chants about the French while celebrating their Copa America trophy. Les Blues were impatient to get their vengeance and awaited it sooner than expected – only a few weeks later – and on their home turf. Of course, the atmosphere at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux was hostile. The French booed the Argentinian national anthem, and every away team’s possession was followed by a whistle and yelling concert.Paris Olympics: The French semis with a vengeance – Argentina are out!After the match – the culmination! The winning team celebrated their triumph rather provocatively, irritating thereby the Argentinians, who were even ready to settle things up with a physical altercation. In the end, the tussle was avoided, but the South Americans openly expressed their frustration with the French celebration. Above all, the captain Nicolas Otamendi.”Players can celebrate, but not where the families are. There’s one guy, I don’t even know his name, Balde, Bade, whatever (referring to Loic Badé). If he wants to celebrate, he should come over to where we are, and we’ll sort it out. It really pisses me off. It’s not right to celebrate in their faces,” said a clearly upset Benfica defender speaking to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul.Argentina’s skipper added that despite the defeat, he was proud of his team.”Before becoming World Champion I went through defeats and I know what it’s like. The boys did well. We lacked a goal,” Otamendi stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_8251694##
