Kolo Muani says he’s still haunted by miss during World Cup final between France and Argentina

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French footballer, Randal Kolo Muani has said that he might never get over the opportunity he missed to put France ahead during the last minutes of the World Cup final loss to Argentina in December 2022. Kolo Muani says he's still haunted by miss during World Cup final between France and Argentina With the two teams tied at 3-3 and the second half of extra time nearing its end, Kolo Muani got an opportunity to give France a big win during the thrilling encounter, but his effort was knocked off by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Eintracht Frankfurt star who sat for an interview with beIN Sports, said; “I still watch it, I know it off by heart. In my head, I said to myself: ‘Randal, you have to shoot now’. I tried to shoot towards the near post but the goalkeeper made a very good save. But there were other options. Kolo Muani says he's still haunted by miss during World Cup final between France and Argentina “I could have lobbed him, or find Kylian Mbappe [to the left]. But in the moment, I didn’t see him. It’s only when you watch back that you discover the other options. It’s too late. It still sticks in my throat and it’ll be there for life.” Martinez’s save ensured the final went on to a penalty shootout, which Argentina won. Although Kolo Muani converted his spot kick, it was not enough to keep France in contention as the South American side went on to win 4-2.

Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan after just two months in-charge

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Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender, Kolo Toure has been sacked by Wigan after failing to win any of his nine games in charge.

Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan after just two months in-charge

Toure signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in late November, but a run of nine games without a victory in all competitions has brought an abrupt end to his spell as manager at the DW Stadium after just 59 days. Since being appointed as Leam Richardson’s successor in November, Wigan has taken just two points from seven Championship matches and are at the bottom of the table, four points from safety. They now have a two-week break before returning to action with a trip to Blackburn on Monday, 6 February. Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan after just two months in-charge Announcing Toure’s sack, Wigan chief executive Malachy Brannigan said: “Firstly, I’d like to thank Kolo, along with Kevin and Ash, for their efforts during their time at the football club. “Unfortunately, the results on the field have not been as we would have liked and as tough a decision as this was, the board felt it necessary to give us the best possible chance of remaining a Championship club next season. “We know that this time of year is a key period for any football club, ourselves included. Therefore, we will now work swiftly and effectively to ensure the right person is appointed as the next permanent manager of Wigan Athletic, with the immediate objective of remaining in the second tier for next season.”