In 1998, Emmanuel Petit enjoyed a remarkable summer, celebrating his Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal before contributing to France's historic World Cup victory on home soil. Playing a key role throughout the tournament, Petit scored his first international goal against Denmark and capped it off with a goal and an assist in the final against Brazil. Reflecting on his childhood dream of winning the World Cup at home, he narrates the thrilling moments leading to France's triumphant 3-0 victory in the final, solidifying his legacy in football history.
I wrote that we would one day win the World Cup, at home, 2-0 against Brazil in the final. We won 3-0 and I scored the third to break my own dream!
I dropped in at centre-back with Frank Leboeuf. With five minutes left, the noise was intense, and I yelled at him that my dream came true.
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