L’Equipe journalists considered the central defender of the World Cup final to be the main culprit of France’s defeat. A few days after Argentina became the new world champion, Szymon Marciniak answered Hexagon journalists.​

Szymon Marciniak and Lionel Messi at the 2022 World CupPhoto: Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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Argentina won the World Cup after a 36-year hiatus, and there was no shortage of joy for Cougars fans. The Grand Final with France was dramatic: 2-2 after 90 minutes, 3-3 after 120 minutes and 4-2 to Argentina on penalties.

Szymon Marciniak defended himself after the 2022 World Cup final, where he was accused of helping Argentina

At the press conference, Marcinyak clarified the refereeing in the final of the World Cup in Qatar. The Pole considers the attack by the French (especially L’Equipe) unjustified and says that after the game at the Lusail stadium he received congratulations, including from the great French referees.

Speaking about the third goal of the national team of Argentina (the footage shows that there are two “Cougars” on the field), Szymon Marciniak showed a photo from a mobile phone in which seven French football players are illegally on the field after Mbappe’s goal.

The Pole also notes that even during Colo Mouani’s great moment (at the end of the 120th minute), several French players were on the field irregularly.

In addition, Szymon Marciniak says that for Messi’s third goal to be disallowed, the phase had to be affected (the two Argentine substitutes were far from the action).

Szymon Marciniak also added that great French referees wrote to him and congratulated him on his performance in the World Cup final. The Pole even mentions Kylian Mbappe, who would say that “we are excellent referees”.

“The French did not mention the photo showing seven Frenchmen on the pitch when Mbappe scores a goal. Nothing was said, especially as Randal Kolo Muani missed an opportunity late in the match and several players took to the pitch.

First of all, for this situation (not Argentina’s third goal, scored by Messi) to be punished, it should affect the game.

And how did it affect the boys getting up and jumping on the field? There are serious newspapers and newspapers that are just looking for noise.

Many friends, the great arbiters of France, wrote to me, and their opinion was excellent. Many professionals and football players sent us their congratulations. Kylian Mbappe said we are great referees” – Shimon Marcyniak quoted by Footmercato.

The three biggest mistakes that L’Equipe accuses Szymon Marciniak of

According to L’Equipe, Marchignac has made several blunders, and French journalists are presenting them one by one.

The first alleged foul would be the penalty awarded to Angel Di Maria. The central player did not hesitate to call the penalty, although some replays do not clearly show the contact between the two players.

Messi scored in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead in the grand final.

The second mistake: in the 98th minute, in one of the last stages before two extra periods, France ran into a more than promising counterattack.

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Center Szymon Marciniak did not leave the advantage (as it would be normal – the ball was still with the French), stopped the phase of the game and dictated a foul in favor of France.

Thus, the team of Didier Deschamps lost the opportunity to score in the table, the goal could be decisive.

Third mistake: During Argentina’s third goal (scored by Messi in the second half of stoppage time), there were two substitutes on the field. French journalists say that the match had to be stopped so that Messi’s goal did not happen.

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