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Follow the final France – Croatia live commented at 17h!
The history of the semi-finals of 1998 France-Croatia (2-1), and the miraculous double of Lilian Thuram, is now archi-known , and has been the subject of multiple reminders in the media around the world. But it is no longer relevant and the word "revenge" has also rarely been pronounced or written. Especially because this time the two countries compete in the final on Sunday (17:00) at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Which is not at all the same thing …
"To play such a match is an immense pleasure and a privilege", so emphasized in press conference the French coach, actor of the semifinal of 1998, Didier Deschamps. "There is indeed nothing more beautiful and stronger …"
Croatia, third in 1998, is already sure to do better twenty years later. But this is not enough for him.
His mental strength allowed him to survive three extra time, against Denmark (1-1, 3-2 on penalties), Russia (2-2, 4-3 to shots on goal), and England (2-1), and two penalties.
So many efforts that were not provided to be styled on the finish line. What may happen
"If we win the Cup, it will be impossible to be more proud than us", has already admitted Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic. "But if we lose too …"
France's favorite course in the final was less trying, but not very bright either.
Reminder: 2-1 against Australia, 1-0 against Peru, 0-0 against Denmark (a dismal match), 4-3 against Argentina by Lionel Messi including a magnificent goal by Benjamin Pavard, 2-0 against Uruguay deprived of his fatal weapon Edinson Cavani, and finally 1-0 against Belgium
She won in 1998 but lost against Italy in 2006 (1-1, 3-5 on penalties), and especially in the final of "her" Euro 2016 against Portugal (0-1 after extra time)
"We were too sure to win," said Paul Pogba today. "But we learned the lesson!" A feat in the semifinal (2-0 against Germany, ed) is not enough to be crowned champion.Now we know … "
Finally he said to himself Moscow that the Croatian captain Luka Modric, 32, 1m72, 111 selections, who would gladly exchange the many titles, among which four leagues of the Champions, conquered with Real Madrid, against the trophy in play this Sunday, has the chances of 'To be named best player of the tournament.
But Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann may still hope to turn the tide.
Eden Hazard shot his last shots better than Harry Kane on Saturday in St. Petersburg. of the match for the 3rd place …
THE PROBABLE COMPOUNDS:
France : Lloris (cap.) – Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez – Pogba, Kanté – Mbappé, Griezmann, Matuidi – Giroud
Breeder: Didier Deschamps
Croatia : Subasic – Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic – Brozovic, Rakitic – Rebic, Modric (cap.), Kramaric – Mandzukic
Coach: Zlatko Dalic
Referee: Nestor Pitana (ARG)
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