Paulo Dybala spoke about making the Argentina national team for the 2022 World Cup and his penalty in the final.
Dybala was part of the Argentina national team which won the 2022 World Cup, having made it despite being injured shortly before the start. Speaking in an interview with Sports Illustrated, Dybala revealed what he told Lionel Messi after Argentina won the World Cup. In the same interview, he also stated how he was told by coach Lionel Scaloni that he was going to Qatar for the World Cup. Here is what he had to say:
“I see him approach me and I said: ‘I’m out.’ And he came up to me and said: ‘train peacefully, you’re staying’.
He also spoke about Argentina’s match against Mexico:
“When Leo (Messi) scored the goal and then Enzo sealed the match, it was a moment for us when we gained a lot of strength because that match gave us peace of mind to qualify, knowing that, well, Poland was coming next.”
The Argentine also spoke about being substituted on in the final against France and having to take a penalty kick:
“When I came on, when coach Scaloni called me, there was very little time left. So I knew my substitution was for the penalties.
“He had a lot of confidence in penalties for me and that’s why he put me in. So I was very focused. I knew I couldn’t miss, my entrance was to take the penalty kick.
“Obviously the pressure is huge because you are either a hero or a villain. If you miss, everyone will remember that you played two minutes and that you missed the penalty.
“When I saw Coman, who missed before me, I remembered what Dibu said (kick to the middle).
“And I said ‘ok, I have to kick it to the middle’. And I didn’t hesitate, I didn’t change at any moment, I went straight, I put the ball and I knew I was going to kick to the middle.
“Then when Tchouaméni missed and Leandro (Paredes) scored, we said: ‘It’s ours, we’re going to be World Champions.'”
What a terrible coach Javier Mascherano has become. Terrible defense and forward line for Inter Miami. Today’s match no winger, with 5 midfielder. When team needed to upgraded from last season rather it has become downgraded. Luis campano, Martin Tylor, young Paraguay midfielder (I forgot the name) all are allowed to leave without any good replacement.
Poor team selection is also one of the reasons for Inter Miami downfall. Every match there is defensive or goalkeeping mistakes.
God please help Inter Miami and Messi from Javier Mascherano.
Anyone who thought Mascherano is better to replace Martino was an idiot..
We knew how he ruined Argentina at youth level..he’s not a good tactician.. No idea..in future he will be or not..
As much as I don’t rate Tata very high, Mascherano over him was a huge downgrade! Also, Luis Suarez’s poor form and fitness means Messi will have to do both jobs, creating chances and scoring goals!
Don’t know why this would be a surprise to anyone! It’s not like Masche had already established himself as a good coach to start with and yet was given the job because of Messi and all the wrong decisions followed. I just hope Messi is not humiliated this summer!
2 assists for Nico Paz and 1 assist for maximo perrone
Alcarez as well.
Nico Paz has already cemented his place in NT.
Nico paz is a serious talant I’m sure scaloni will start him soon