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Ibrahima Konate's Shocking Zero Rating Sparks Outrage After France's Epic UEFA Loss

2025-06-06

Author: Arjun

In a stunning turn of events for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, the defender faced devastating criticism following France's nail-biting 5-4 defeat against Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.

Despite triumphing domestically as a Premier League champion with Liverpool, Konate’s international outing was far from triumphant. The French team found themselves trailing 5-1 at one point, with only a late surge softening the blow of the final score.

Media outlets wasted no time dissecting Konate's performance, with the revered French publication l'Equipe awarding him a meager rating of just 2 out of 10. They labeled his display as "very nervous," particularly in the face of Spain's formidable talents like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.

However, things got even worse for Konate in Spain, where he shockingly failed to receive any rating at all from the news outlet Marca, joining three other teammates in this ignominious distinction.

Looking ahead, France will be vying for redemption as they prepare to face Germany in the third-place playoff this Sunday.

Meanwhile, across the ocean, Liverpool's Alisson Becker showcased his skills, securing a clean sheet during Brazil's goalless draw with Ecuador in his first match under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil currently sits in fourth place in the competitive South American qualifying group.

On another note, Alexis Mac Allister was notably absent from the Argentine squad, as the reigning champions clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Chile, and Darwin Nunez missed out due to suspension, contributing to Uruguay's 2-0 loss to Paraguay.