While the book of the history of the 2022 World Cup has been closed following the coronation of Argentina in the final of the World Cup, the French force to write the last lines of this football event.
Violently criticized after his final whistle, the Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak, broke his silence. Indeed, the referee of the 2022 World Cup final, which ended in a victory for the Argentina team, hosted a press conference to respond to accusations from the French media and supporters.
Faced with the media uproar that followed his performance in the final that the French team lost, Szymon Marciniak did not go with the back of the spoon to defend himself and explain what some want to hide.
Thus, the Polish referee said, “The French did not mention this photo, where you can see how there are seven Frenchmen on the field when Mbappé scores a goal” he indicates.
Indeed, voices were raised to denounce an action that preceded Lionel Messi’s 3rd goal where some players got up and were on the field during this achievement.
The Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak, showing a photo that responds to the accusations of the French press
A criticism that the referee considers “unconvincing” since the French bench did the same during one of Kylian Mbappé’s goals. Supporting evidence, the Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak, continued to dismantle the French accusations as to his “alleged” laxity with the Argentines.
Final of the 2022 World Cup: the Polish referee responds to accusations from the French press
The day after the defeat of the France team, it was grimace soup for some newspapers in France. Thus, the sports newspaper, l’Équipe, awarded the score of 2/10 to the Polish referee Szymon Marciniak.
A note that the latter commented on during his press conference, saying: “There are serious newspapers and those who seek buzz. They are looking for the little beast. Obviously, a drowning man clings to anything. Even with a straw, even a razor… ”he said curtly, implying the French media.
The Polish referee does not only have enemies in France!
Despite the waltz of criticism Polish referee Szymon Marciniak received from the media in France, the 2022 World Cup final refree ended his tune-up on a high note.
Thus, Mr. Marciniak declared, “Friends, great referees of France, wrote to me. The reception was great. Many professionals and footballers have sent us congratulations. he explains.
This latest congratulations was accompanied by another statement that could tip the scales of judgment of some voices in France.
Indeed, the Polish article stated that “Kylian Mbappé said that we were super referees. He added that we delivered a good performance. I consoled him by telling him that I was sorry it ended like this, because the game was amazing. he adds.
