Ibrahima Konate's hopes of winning the World Cup were ruined by Lionel Messi and Argentina on Sunday evening, but not before one of the greatest football matches of all time unfolded in a scarcely believable fashion.
Lionel Messi gave the South American's the lead from the spot in the 23rd minute before Angel Di Maria added a brilliant second 13 minutes later, as Argentina ran riot.
Shell-shocked France had barely laid a glove on their opponents and looked to be losing their grip on the treasured trophy they won four years ago in Russia.
