Argentine TV shows players singing the national anthem across ALL main channels at MIDNIGHT after instructions from their FA, 12 hours before Lionel Scaloni’s men go in search of the nation’s third World Cup against France in Qatar
The Argentine national anthem was broadcast across their national TV on Saturday night as Lionel Scaloni’s men prepare to face France in the World Cup final.
Qatar’s tournament has been the first where Argentina have been able to play the verse of their iconic national anthem, as FIFA rules previously reduced all anthems to 90 seconds.
A video was shown across national TV at midnight on the eve of the final that opened on a shot of Argentinian flags in Qatar stadiums before cutting to a clip of the players and manager singing the anthem from before their semi-final win over Croatia.
The Argentine national anthem was shown across national TV last night ahead of the final
It came at the request of their FA as they look to win a third World Cup on Sunday
According to reports in Clarin Sports, the video was shared at the instruction of the Argentinian FA, as they look to build expectation ahead of Sunday’s final.
The two-time World Cup winners have been among the best supported sides at the tournament, with their fans receiving plaudits for creating an excellent atmosphere in the stands.
For Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi, the game will be a final shot at the one trophy that has always eluded him.
If Kylian Mbappe’s France win tomorrow he will be the youngest double champion since Pele
The 35-year-old has picked up every winners’ medal in the club game and took his country to the Copa America in 2021, but has never won football’s biggest prize after struggling to make an impact in the 2014 final against Germany.
Standing in his way are Didier Deschamps’ France. The manager would become the first to win back-to-back tournaments since 1938 with a victory.
He has a side of storied campaigners including Kylian Mbappe, who will become the youngest double World Cup winner since Messi if France get over the line.
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