France’s victory in the under-20 World Championship, with a hard-fought final against Uruguay, was indeed a memorable moment. The Bleuets secured the title after a penalty shootout (4-1), with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola playing a crucial role, just as he did in the semi-final against Ghana. Areola shared his feelings about the victory in an interview with foot01.com.
“This penalty shootout, what could be better… Stopping the first two, there is nothing better for the team. It is a feeling of pride and satisfaction,” Areola expressed. He highlighted the significance of the win, stating, “We attended this meeting. We are going to return home with the World Cup. We see all our youth, our training passing by. We are rewarded with our title, it will be engraved throughout our lives, and we will be talked about in the future.”
Areola’s stellar performance in the penalty shootout and his contributions throughout the tournament played a pivotal role in France’s under-20 World Championship triumph.
