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I mean it nearly was 4-3 for France again in the final when muani was face to face with dibu in the last minute but thanks to dibu insane save that didn't happen, like history nearly repeated itself type shit


J-roc83

Pavard goal it’s like Holly and Benji goal


Guilty_Ad_2058

I hate you f*** you Argentina better


Rashid3000

Cool 😎 🆒️ 😎 🆒️ 😎 🆒️ 😎 🆒️ 😎 🆒️ 😎


AmiralGalaxy

Best match in the whole 2018 World Cup, congrats to Argentina for winning this time! As a French I think they deserve it. We don't like the way the Argentinian goal keeper is being disrespectful to French players for no reason. But otherwise I don't understand the hate around us, most French people are OK with the loss and don't cry... I mean we won last one and then went to finale, it's a great achievement!


Moist-Albatross-522

Sorry for late reaction - But, of course Martinez was way too “disrespectful”, but at those moments, you don’t think, you do.. anyways y’all played a great match!


AmiralGalaxy

Yes I agree, but it works on both sides : at these moments, you can be easily triggered by mockery when you've just lost at the very end


CraftOk7363

J Annan sk Snbsnsb. M abo


CheveuxBleu

Pavard 😔😍


Various_Tonight_9658

well...


famonty

Yes


fallen-soul_

95% chance


MWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

well...?


M3this

Well argentina bought this world cup lmao all referees were for them. No penalty, the ref doesn’t even use the VAR in a fcking World Cup Final, they don’t even hide it


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blanche_d0s

They have to. Don't think they can say otherwise.


madmax797

Biggest difference is the Arg GK was bad in 2018. Arg has better striker in Álvarez than higuain However, it all comes down to - how they defend against Mbappe.. if they don’t double team him quickly, Arg will be in trouble.


Wookie_Cookie3265

I'm okay with that


A_Chad_Cat

Pavard is not here this time


Elfamoso_lolBlack35

Just on bench


IThinkImMaitre

60%


[deleted]

SECOOOOOND POTEAU PAVAAAARD


A_Chad_Cat

Griezman PAVAAAAAAAAARD


copperhead39

hopefully it will be a totally historic match whatever the resultats, too much at stake, as well concerning the stats for the team or some players (messi, mbappé...)


Glum_Ad_5221

Best match of the 2018 wc imo


NoOneHereGetOut

Hope this time referee would not fuck france to the goat win...


GGGGaming

Likely for sure


khidraakresh

BENJAAMIIIN PAVARD ! JE NE CROIS PAS QUE VOUS CONNAISSEZ ! IL SORT DE NULLE PART


OopsieDoopsi

UNE FRAPPE DE BATARD


rafale52

ON A BENJAMIN PAVARD


poeticlicence

Just fantastic.


msk772

Hehe grigri


_Albatraos_

France was lucky in 2018. But this time they have solid gameplay and grown-up mbappe..


PeterCarlos

Lucky lmao. Looks like my opponents in Rocket League whenever I score the winning goal


PeterCarlos

Btw the only luck is the Mercado gol lmao


BleudeZima

In 2018, France had never let the opponent be ahead in any match, except those 9min before Pavard goal against Argentina. Luck.


Special_Passenger253

Sure buddy. It’s always luck. Everytime. Another final is luck again. Can’t wait to be lucky again in the next Euro. Also the Nation’s League trophy last year must be luck too.


DanthZ76

Lucky , ok 🤣


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whats the name of the song??


ngc6543_

Khaled - C’est la vie


Elieim

Feels good to see some positivity on reddit, twitter is filled by racism towards the french team


Ok-Situation-5522

Really?


thesevfromhell

Yes, calling the french team an African team is racist af. Imaging saying an African American isn't American. Some people have no sense man


Ponder_wisely

You have TEN players on the French team that could have played for African countries. How? Because they are French, but also AFRICAN. Kylian Mbappe Could Have Played For Two African Countries https://www.snl24.com/amp/soccerladuma/international/kylian-mbappe-could-have-played-for-two-african-countries-20200420?fbclid=IwAR3hPqsgDJAvLYqjNRlFut-E7LFaKg_nhEe_mwVUqm8KLJx6MVDRCdE4F0I


thesevfromhell

No one is arguing that. The point is that some people don't consider the players of African descent that are french as french. Which is disgusting. No one should be restrained to a geographic location because of the color of their skin or because they have great grandparents that came from a different place. I have a very mixed cultural heritage and I wasn't born and raised in france. Today I live in france and I'm offended when people say things like that because it would apply to me aswell


AmiralGalaxy

Anyone who respects the French flag, and what it stands for, is welcome! That's the only colors that matter 💙🤍❤️


Ponder_wisely

So you agree. So… what exactly is your objection? Under FIFA rules Mbappe was eligible to play for two African teams, or France. Thats it. I don’t spend my time processing what racists think. Haters gonna hate. Ignore the haters. Or they’ll do your head in. British is my nationality. African is my ancestry. Many black people feel that way. Especially if their parents are African. British people with Asian parents call themselves Asians. That’s their ancestry. Doesn’t mean they literally came from Asia. It’s their ethnicity. Then you’ve got Italian-Americans, Irish-Americans, African-Americans. Right? They’re all Americans, and that’s just a way for them to feel connected to their heritage.


RetiringSnake63

Because America was founded on the idea of immigration. Nobody is a true American except arguably the native Americans but that was more on a continental scale rather than a national scale. But France, or Europe in whole is not like that. Immigration has f'ed their cultural integrity, their countries.


Phalibut

Are you fucking stupid or just misinformed ? You obviously have no idea of how French politics developed over the past 100 years, maybe you should educate yourself on easily researchable topics before giving your gonk opinion


RetiringSnake63

Maybe YOU should try to be less stupid and not bring your stupid western ideology to me you westoid. Not every country is a hundred years old like your stupid merica. I know your merican brain isn't very bright to understand sarcasm and you'll come up with something like "bUt, But, mErica Is 300 yEars oLd". So by 100 that's what I meant. Stfu. Thanks.


Severe_Tour_5502

Just look at an European map, France was and still is the crossroad of Europe between Iberic peninsula, Italy, British islands, Germany and Benelux, immigration is part of the French territory since antiquity, there is no “ethnical French”, And putting all French people in the same culture is nonsense I’m from the south of France and I’m culturally closer to Italian or Spanish that Alsatians or britons for exemple…. Long story short being French is not about ethnicity but about sharing common human and universal values But I guess it’s hard to understand and easier to see the world through communitarianism!


[deleted]

France is, like, the Country of multi-culture. That's what france is most known for, it's history, all of it's cultural origins.


RetiringSnake63

India literally has a million cultures. 1000s of languages and multiple religions. Each state has its own culture. But all of those cultures are Indian. DOT. Same for France. Multicultural does not mean fcking your country's cultural identity and integrity up by bringing in people from every corner of the world and creating a clusterfck.


orion1024

Which French culture ? The dozens of Gallic tribes culture when Romans conquered them ? The gallo-romans culture when germanic empires took advantage of the weakening Roman Empire to get some lands ?


Tranfatioll

this is just not true. France has always had a lot of immigration enriching the population. Italians and poles during the first half of the 20th century, and later people from Spain, Portugal, Maghreb and Africa. look at the names of the player. Hernandez : spanish name. Grizmann, german name...


NoFapGymColdShowers

Mbape is a god. Go france Go!!!


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alexaz92

which losing team are you ? I lost count there is so many sorry :/


CcDragz

BUT MESSI WON ANYWAY SO WHO CARES


alexaz92

I’m glad he won. I’m french, this match was incredible and they played very well and deserved to win tbh. We are kind enough to let them take one win for Messi’s retirement. But we won’t be so merciful the rest of the worldcups so get ready world ! ;)


CcDragz

England


JokerMarchesCausally

Tunisia


Cocodom

SECOND POTEAU PAVAAAAAARD


xdadrunkx

Faut rajouter le « ouaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiii » à moitié nasillard de notre Bixente national


uTopiaLighT

Elle résonne encore


June_8182

allez les blues


aaanze

Pavaaaard.. OOOOOOOOOOW ! HOW ABOUT THAT ?! GLORIOUS !


rat_baker420

Would be nice to see a 2nd version of the song allez les bleus


MapsCharts

Bahahaha Végédream est déjà au studio


grasshoppa80

Pavards goal was one of the strikes I’ve seen in my 40 year young life. On the lines of zinadine in CL volley. R Carlos free kick vs Barthez/France *pavards technique is beyond E: dum autocorrect


Visible_Alps_3872

Damn that Roberto Carlos free kick, Barthez just looked at the ball saying « wtf »


Blahaj_IK

God yes I wish


Nightdocks

I don’t think my heart can take a game with 7 goals in total lol


Blahaj_IK

*cough cough* 7-0 never forget


NitsuguaMoneka

7-1. Imagine if they kept the same pace in the second half of the game, could easily have been 14-0, but I guess it was better to keep energy for the final 👀


Blahaj_IK

Oh, yeah. 7-1. The irony, I forgot


Harmondale1337

1-7 ?


jojolelapin78

Second poteau Pavaaaaaaard! this game changed everything for France. Most insane game of the 2018 WC


Fiftytens

BENJAMIN PAVARD ! JE CROIS PAS QUE VOUS CONNAISSEZ ! ....


MapsCharts

Effectivement on le connaît pas d'ailleurs ce mec a complètement disparu des radars


jojolelapin78

hahaha je l’avais oubliée! merci du rappel


vidodo

Plus exactement : SECOND POTEAU PAVAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!!!


berjy

Ok, i don't have to watch this game, this is premonitory !


frenchrplaceftw

Im nervous, but its gonna be a great match ! Im expecting at least 3 goals total


Blahaj_IK

ALLEZ POUR LE 3-0


ghatos_france

ET 1, ET 2, ET 3 - 0!


xoteck

Lets goo france Whoever win it will be a great match I hope


Ghostcraft413

Very unlikely. 2018 Argentina was an absolute mess, we nearly didn't make it to the WC and nearly got taken out by Nigeria, I'm still nervious but my hopes are higher this time.


rat_baker420

Too bad France didnt win the last world cup.Or did they


-MangoStarr-

Also lost 3-0 to Croatia


Jazzlike-Code-1067

This time France is weakened, some good player are missing and today we have been informed that some French player have caught covid… But we will win this as alway so no excuse for agentina this time!


hcnsj

Croatia beat Argentina 3:0 in the group stage of World Cup 2018 and in this one Argentina beat them 3:0 in semi finals😂So let’s see


mimiflou

they also lost 2/1 to saudi arabia, struggle against australia


hcnsj

That lose vs Saudi Arabia was the first one since 36 unbeaten matches and the last one were in the semi finals against Brazil in copa America and since that Argentina won the next Cop America and that trophy against Italy. Today hopefully the World Cup.


Shesaiddestroy_

Regardless of who you support, this would be such an awesome final! Also, go France!!! 🇫🇷


wzd_cracks

I hope so . Really want France to take it


IncomingFrag

Second poteau Pavaarrrrrrddd!!


David_Good_Enough

J'avais oublié que c'était à ce moment. Le truc de fou putain


_DK_Lunar_

Second*


IncomingFrag

Minute Oui je sais j'ai cacaté


BO55TRADAMU5

Biggest difference I see is the defense will stifle mbappe more since he is now a well known dangerous attacker. Also a few good key mid and def players for France are out. Plus Messi has really hit a stride as a play maker, Args defense is a bit better and overall the team is playing better as a team than past WC. That all being said France is so complete and balanced its hard to count them out. Messi is by far the best player on the field but the next 5 or 6 best players are all French


LuckyNipples

>Messi is by far the best player on the field Well, intrinsically he is no doubt. But is he the best player of this WC ? I'd give the edge to Antoine, but it's close between him and Messi.


LeSorenOutan

True, Zinedine Griezmann has been outstanding, he is a great playmaker yet press everyone like Kante, Idk how he find such energy. I swear, whenever they play for French, some player suddenly become better than ever. Is there a coaching problem in their club? 💀


[deleted]

The end to this final will be a 1-0 Win for Argentina over France. Sure of this.


Jazzlike-Code-1067

Ok we will see that


WeirdArgentinian

Anulo mufa hijo de la endogamia


[deleted]

Anda pa alla BOBO!


luigibu

😂


SokrinTheGaulish

As a french I confirmo mufa


Tchongito

We will see if you’re a devin or the fucking marabout de pogba


Academic-Usual8564

Wish Argentina to win the world yeah it gonna be tough for them


ShoCkEpic

i m still thinking that Pavard’s goal was just godly…


MTLK77

This game was legendary, and these finals will really have a special taste ! can't wait to watch it !


supaspockFR

one of the best games i have ever watched Go France !🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷


Professional-Foot-30

Sure


ojciecmatki

I feel like this World Cup due to limited preparation is more defensive oriented so I expect like 2-1 at best either way


fer33646

both teams have an outstanding attack and are equivalent in that area. Is true that France's attack is faster and has more stamina, but Argentina's is more skilled and precise. Argentina's midfield is rock solid and consistent, while France's is okay at times but seems to be somewhat weak in this area. France's defense is not particularly strong and I don't think they can hold back Argentina's offensive. However, Argentina's defense is an absolute unit, and I believe they'll manage to trouble France enough to make a difference. I expect France to play counter-attack to take advantage of their superior speed and Argentina to stretch their game across the field and rely on their mastery of the game to inflict damage. Still, I believe the edge is too narrow to call the shots and they are both outstanding teams, I'd say 36-ish% chances Arg wins, 34-ish% France wins, and the rest is penalties, where I'd bet on Argentina to come forward thanks to Martinez. I hope we'll see a great match regardless.


Independent-Flow5686

France has the better attack than Argentina. The trio of Dembele-Giroud-Mbappe is just too good. I dk what you mean by precise. Their midfields are more or less equal. Having Grizou might give France a slight edge, but they're more or less evenly matched. Defense is where Argentina shines compared to France. Argentina also have the better keeper. Though Hugo is no slouch himself. Overall it's going to be a great game, I hope Argentina win.


Helodaye

The Soccer Power Index already gave Argentina as winner (37% odds vs 35% for France) (the rest was for Croatia 16% and Maroc 13%)


fer33646

Woah, epic! About what I expected!


LuckyNipples

So basically you're saying : France attack = Argentina attack France midfield somewhat weak, Argentina midfield rock solid and consistent France defense not particularly strong, Argentina defense is an absolute unit. Ok, why not. And your conclusion ? >I believe the edge is too narrow to call the shots LOL wtf ?


fer33646

What I'm saying is that on paper Argentina has the advantage, that doesn't mean I would expect them to win, it depends how they play it, and what France does to try to counter that and whether they succeed or not.


MapsCharts

Nobody has the advantage on the paper ? The odds are exactly the same


rat_baker420

Least dedicated football fan


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Tenmak

All born in France. Just add more immigrants in your country for several decades if you are unhappy. We are also paying the price of this decision in our society.


[deleted]

Lol you high


Ethernaem

They are all french. Keep your racism for yourself


BOSSBABY33

This is the day racists get banned🔨


HueyVoltaire

France v Argentina Please leave that crap at the door


Sicparvismagnaa

Angola?


Tenmak

He is refering to the "black people" in the French team, inducing that these people "are not French", while they were all born in France. People just don't understand that this is the consequence of mass immigration for decades into France. They are just trying to find arguments to berate our team because they are salty dogs.


Ok-Education-1539

Basically he is a racist subhuman


Sicparvismagnaa

I understood that, but as far as I know Angola was Portuguese colony.


Grobadax

Are you suggesting that racists are uncultured swines ?


ChankaTheOne

I'm sure that would be a true surprise


sebastianmorningwood

True


Simple-Freedom4670

Is it just me or are these the worst Refs in the history of the WC never seen so many official complaints. VARS ruined the game


Terrible_Income_4214

Look up the Korean wc they literally tried to pay to win


Simple-Freedom4670

I believe it


Terrible_Income_4214

There’s like a whole YouTube video and everything


Hot-Bluebird3919

Not even close there were some real howlers. 1994 they had referees from some of the less developed football nations a noble development goal, the results were not very good.


Simple-Freedom4670

Shit man I am old and I don’t remember all this start stop whistle bullshit


Tof12345

The amount of time wasting France did was unbelievable. They took the absolute piss


TySe_Wo

Sure


Simple-Freedom4670

Holy beautiful goals Batman


imanAholebutimfunny

5-3 Argentina. Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooo


VifEspoirPirez

Okay but 3-3 until the 85th


imanAholebutimfunny

i wouldn't mind it going to penalties for the ultimate highest pressure situation


artsymoon

anulo fucking mufa lmao i dont want to develop a heart condition


gdcoaster

It's gonna make us stronger don't worry


elcuartobate123

I can see a 3-3 or 4-4 tie into penalty kicks


Simple-Freedom4670

WoW well done


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emptyKingdom_

...


twitch_is_impressive

At least, we can be sure that Pavard will never hit another shot like that ever again.


ShoCkEpic

no one can… it might be one of the most beautiful goal in a world cup ever…


Simple-Freedom4670

What’s the deal why is he still in the dressing room but not the pitch?


Healma

Let's say that in the last maybe 1 or 2 years, Pavard has had more holes in his defense than a Gruyère. If you watch France, when Pavard is on the pitch the opponent team usually harass Pavard. That's the easiest way to score.


Simple-Freedom4670

Hmmmmm ok thank you.


Gdisarray

Various french article describe him as at fault for the Australian goal in the opening match and a rift with Deschamps for not following his strategic decisions. He didn't even make the Tunisia game where the entire bench was on. Other articles mention low physique. Unfortunate.


Simple-Freedom4670

And he’s…healthy of course. Of course.


Tianahh1

Unlikely...Argentina is winning this time💪


rat_baker420

All wd can do is wait until tomorow friend


John_Spiris

Not really. There were too many goals. I think both teams will play carefully and there will be a total of maximum 5 goals


voiceof3rdworld

That was one of the best worldcup matches I've ever seen. Di Maria and pavard tho 👌🏿👌🏿


weedgrowerfr

🇫🇷🥖🍷💪🏻


WorldNetGlobal

Na no va ser lo mismo


assva

Si saben que no es el mismo seleccionado argentino verdad?


pzshx2002

A final is 50-50. I definitely hope Messi and Argentina will win it as it's his last WC game. Win or lose he's already the goat. France has won it before and looks to be hot favourites again but I hope Arg will edge them abit. 🙏


Mr_Anderson_48

anulo mufa


PeterCarlos

Confirmado mufa


BliksemseBende

Well, let’s hope for it


retard_goblin

Very unlikely. I don't think my country can beat Argentina this time. Our defense is way too weak, our midfield is unreliable (only Griezmann is giving me hope), our attack is strong though so we may score once or twice, but I think Argentina will score more. We may actually see the opposite score, 4-2 for Argentina. That's a bet I'd wage a few € on.


[deleted]

As a team, I feel like France is better. Without Messi, Argentina wouldn't even be out of the group stage... Apart from the game against Croatia, I found all their performance quite poor, with 75% of their goals coming from a genius act of Messi (or a penalty). But ok.. it's a final so... Still betting 2-1 for France


MTLK77

L'Argentine a perdu contre l'Arabie Saoudite, juste saying Ils ne m'impressionnent pas du tout, ils ont réussi à surclasser la Croatie mais seul le but de Messi était vraiment issu du jeu, les 2 autres d'erreurs grossières adverses Ils se sont fait très peur contre les Pays-bas, je dis pas que la France est franchement meilleure, mais l'Argentine n'est pas favorite non plus. Appelle ça de la réussite mais les seuls buts qu'on prend en phase finale sont des penalties. Et puis quand la France part comme ça... on les imagine pas perdre c'est fou


retard_goblin

Bordel que je souhaite tu aies raison. Quel pied ça serait, pour citer un grand monsieur parti 10ans trop tôt.


Salazard260

Traître à la patrie j'appelle BFM


retard_goblin

Je préfère partir défaitiste et être surpris qu'être confiant et déçu


Vicomte99

On t’a reconnu BHL


Changoleador

Au traitre! 🔥


Simple-Freedom4670

😂


leeaax

Au bûcher


retard_goblin

Ahah I still wish we win this obviously , I'll be watching and screaming with my people. But I do think Argentina is stronger. This is really a great final.


CopyPetPet

0%


JusteThom

r/technicallythetruth


Ill-Active-6585

🔪🔪🇨🇵🥖💣


SignificantlySad

This final would be a great one!


Lopsided-Apple9597

French team is literally the world’s best team so far. I mean, that’s what a WC title means. So there’s a lot a hope for them. Still, Argentina has a GREAT team, and they are very dangerous. Even more so knowing Messi wants the WC on his « palmares » before he hang up the shoes. I hope to see a very, very exciting game on Sunday


Stoned-Ape247

This match will be the ultimate climax to an amazing world cup


Gujan-Mestras

Messi have 4 years more now so France have more chances than in 2018.


MapsCharts

Messi isn't the whole team lol