Paulo Dybala: World Champions Argentina Choose Celebration Over Sleep

• Paulo Dybala has revealed that he and his Argentina teammates have barely slept since winning the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, December 18
• Argentina defeated France 4-2 via penalties to win the country’s third FIFA World Cup trophy after an enthralling encounter at the Lusail Stadium
• The Argentine team got a rousing welcome from supporters when the World Cup winning team landed back home in Buenos Aires

Paulo Dybala has described the last few days after winning the FIFA World Cup for Argentina as incredible.

Despite a limited role in this year’s World Cup tournament, the AS Roma forward’s successful penalty kick proved crucial in determining Argentina’s historic win over France.

Dybala has now revealed that he and his Argentina teammates have slept for just five hours in the last three days following their amazing reception back home in Argentina, Roma Press reports.

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“I’m dead, I think I slept five hours in the last three days. The last two days have been incredible. I’ve dreamed of it all my life, we’ve all dreamed of it when we were born in a country so passionate about football.”

Argentina defeated France 4-2 via penalties to win the country’s third World Cup trophy after the final had to drag into shootouts following an entertaining 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Dybala reveals crucial Emi Martinez penalty advice

Meanwhile, Paulo Dybala has revealed that Emiliano Martinez gave him crucial penalty advice in Argentina's World Cup final shootout win over France, Goal reports.

Dybala made no mistake from 12 yards as he fired straight into the middle of the net past France keeper Hugo Lloris after he was brought on as a substitute in the final minutes of extra time so that he could contribute in the shootout.

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The Roma forward has now revealed it was Martinez who advised him to shoot his penalty down the middle which eventually proved successful.

Scaloni gives Dybala update

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has given an update on the condition of Paulo Dybala and why he is yet to play a minute at the 2022 World Cup.

Dybala made Scaloni's list for Qatar despite a hamstring injury initially threatening his presence. He recovered in time and made one final appearance for AS Roma before the World Cup.

The former Argentina player has now downplayed concerns over why Dybala has not played, saying it is not down to a fitness issues.