France’s Olympic quarterfinal victory over Argentina ended in a heated confrontation, tarnishing the 1-0 win. The match was a rematch of the recent World Cup final, adding fuel to the rivalry between the two nations.
France secured the victory early on, with a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the fifth minute. However, celebrations by the French team in front of their Argentine counterparts ignited a brawl moments after the final whistle. French midfielder Enzo Millot was shown a red card for his involvement in the altercation.
France’s coach, Thierry Henry, expressed his disapproval of the behavior, stating that he did not accept the red card given to Millot. He also praised his counterpart, Argentine coach Javier Mascherano, for the competitive match.
Henry acknowledged the difficulty of the game, praising Argentina’s possession-based style and the challenge they presented. Despite the post-match incident, the French team will now face Egypt on Monday for a place in the Olympic final, aiming to win their first gold medal in 40 years.
