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President Ruto Loses Bet to Wife Rachel After Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup

In the 2022 World Cup final, Kylian Mbappe equalized for France after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 4-2 win over France on Sunday, December 18, spectacular and legendary World Cup final, Argentina vs. France.

In the game after Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick in extra time, Argentina beat France 4-2 in penalty shootout to end the match in a tie. Soccer punters around the world who predicted Argentina to win at various online bookmakers were even smiling to the bank.

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In Kenya, President William Ruto and his wife Rachel also bet on the match. While Ruto was gunning for France, the First Lady was pro-Argentine. Even if no amount is mentioned, the person who loses the bet has to pay a large amount of cash to their opponent. After Argentina took a two-point lead, Rachel took to Twitter to ask the head of state, who was watching the match live from the stadium, if the bet still stood. "Two more goals! Still betting on Bill?" Rachel asked.

After the thrilling match ended and Lionel Missi's team were crowned champions, First Lady Root demanded to be paid for losing the bet in a follow-up tweet. I want to join the whole world in congratulating Argentina for winning the 2022 World Cup. Wear your three stars with pride! Bill, pay the bills!" she said. FIFA previously reported that Lionel Messi capped off a stellar international career with the only trophy awarded to him after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mug.

Source: https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/487639-william-ruto-loses-bet-wife-rachel-argentina-wins-2022-world-cup/?fbclid=IwAR3ditSGc0S-cXdksuXuQblV6cd5qvbELU5yzofOmVC0jK1qJoBsjrsKgME

The Argentina star led his country in his final match , when South America overthrew France to become world champions for the third time and Messi beat them in a thrilling match that lasted 120 minutes. he scored two goals and had to take a penalty.

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