Paulo Dybala has recently sparked intrigue with his comments about a controversial incident during the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France. The World Cup-winning forward hinted at a possible act of foul play by his teammate Ángel Di María, suggesting that the winger may have exaggerated a situation to earn a penalty for Argentina.
The moment in question occurred in the first half when Di María appeared to be fouled by France’s Ousmane Dembélé inside the penalty box. Referee Szymon Marciniak awarded a penalty, which Lionel Messi successfully converted to give Argentina a crucial early lead. While VAR upheld the decision, the incident divided opinions, with some questioning whether there was enough contact to justify the spot kick.
In a lighthearted moment shared in the documentary Romper la Pared (Break the Wall), which delves into Di María’s career, Dybala jokingly commented that Di María might have “dived” to win the penalty. His remarks have sparked debate, with fans and pundits revisiting the moment and considering whether Di María’s actions were intentional or simply a result of the nature of the tackle.
