His tap-in on the far post past Bounou not only wrapped up the semifinal tie against Morocco but went into history as the fastest-ever World Cup goal scored by a substitute (it took him only 44 seconds to find the back of the net doing it with the first touch of the ball).France is facing a challenge that no one managed to overcome in 60 yearsNow, Randal Kolo Muani is approaching the next, much bigger and more significant challenge as France are about to face Argentina in the World Cup final.However, the 24-year-old forward of Congolese descent is having none of that expected awe toward Lionel Messi and his crew.ONLY A FEW SECONDS AFTER COMING ON ⚡️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/iLAYRIGs5V— 433 (@433) December 14, 2022 Talking about the Sunday showdown, Eintracht Frankfurt attacker said:”I already played against him while at Nantes, and it didn’t change my life. I don’t think it will change now,” he said.Kolo Muani stressed that Messi was one of the footballers he watched on television in his childhood and considers him “a great player.” ##NAJAVA_MECA_6893005##But the word ‘magical’ is something Les Bleus forward uses to describe something or someone different from Messi.”It’s magical being able to score in a World Cup semifinal. When I was a child, I dreamed of doing it. Now I feel great pride for myself, but also for my family, for the town. I hope to be able to play in the final. If the coach asks me, I’ll be ready.”🇫🇷 From the French third tier to sealing a place in the World Cup Semi-Final.In the last three seasons, Randal Kolo Muani has been on some journey. pic.twitter.com/hmtb7F6VSP— COPA90 (@Copa90) December 14, 2022 Kolo Muani acknowledged that the excitement within the group grows as the final approaches, but he appreciated the advice of the veterans to “keep our feet on the ground.”QATAR 2022 WORLD CUPTHIRD-PLACE MATCHSaturday18.00: (2.50) Croatia (3.35) Morocco (3.05)WORLD CUP FINALSunday18.00: (2.90) Argentina (3.05) France (2.85)***odd are subject to change
