Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admits France's players have big regrets over their World Cup final defeat to Argentina.
Konate says France's players concede they failed to match the aggression of Argentina until well into the second-half.
He recalled to Colinterview: "The first 75 minutes, I was on the bench. I looked at the other players on the right, on the left, they almost had tears in their eyes. I was in a state of mind where it was too hard.
"I saw actions, I said to myself 'I would have liked to be there too much, just to...' but you can't do anything, you're on the bench.
"The difference between the Argentinians and us is that it's a World Cup final and I would say that in this situation, all shots are allowed. Because that's what they did. When you saw them arriving on duels, ok, they go to the duel with you, but they put you a little hit after. And you complain to the referee. But no!
"But are we crazy or what? It's a World Cup final, he hits you, you get up, as if you didn't feel anything. They are provocative, but as soon as they see that they have gained the upper hand over you, they gain confidence.
"And we, that's what we gave them from the start. On shots, we look at the referee. No no no! He kicks you? I didn't feel anything. The next duel, you give him a blow. Even if you break his leg, it's a World Cup final. I can not say more. We should have died from the start for this match. That's the mistake we made, all together."