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Tue 22 November 2022 | 14:43

Renard thanks the Saudi Crown Prince for victory over Argentina

Despite scoring an early opener via Lionel Messi's penalty, Argentina suffered a comeback in their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia as they lost the game 2-1, earning a historical victory for the Arabians.

Saudi Arabia

came from behind to win 2-1 against Argentina on Tuesday in front of an 88,012 crowd. with this result, Argentina's run of 36 games without a defeat, came to an end. After the surprising result, Saudi Arabia became the first non-European team to defeat 

Argentina

 

at the World Cup since Cameroon in 1990. They also became the first Asian team to beat Argentina in

World Cup history

.

Saudi Arabia coach

Renard

who wasn’t happy with his side’s first-half performance said after the match:

"If we conceded a second goal, I think this game is finished

.

"The determination was not good,"

he said.

"At a World Cup, you have to give everything, because we cannot play how we played in the first half."

Renard further thanked Crown Prince

Mohammed bin Salman

before giving his verdict on the historical victory.

"All the stars in the sky were in the same line for us.

"But don't forget Argentina is still a fantastic team. They came here without losing in 36 games.

"They are South American champions, they have amazing players, but this is football, sometimes it can happen – things that are crazy."

"Can you imagine Lionel Messi playing against Saudi Arabia? He will say they have to start well, but the motivation is not like when he plays Brazil," Renard said. "This is football.

"We made history for Saudi Arabia. This will stay forever. This is important.

"But we need to think about moving forward. We still have two games that are very difficult for us."

Renard added:

"Anything can happen. You can win the first game and not qualify. You can lose the first game and be world champion for Argentina. It's possible.

"Let's enjoy this competition and be ready for the second game."

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