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Moscow – An imposing physique and a range of eye-catching hairstyles Paul Pogba rarely goes unnoticed but he has become iconic. a team French ready to sacrifice a personal gain for the glory of the World Cup
France will travel Sunday to the final against Croatia in Moscow in order to take revenge for the Bitter disappointment of losing the final of Euro 2016 in Portugal. A few weeks before Manchester United set a world record of 89 million pounds to sign Juventus's Pogba, this final has far exceeded.
The two years that have pbaded have not always been easy. Pogba was criticized in England for failing to dominate the big matches and was even dropped several times last season because his defensive work did not meet the standards required by Jose Mourinho.
However, it is this aspect of Pogba's game that has been so impressive in Russia that he and N Golo Kante laid the perfect foundation for the overall offensive talents of the France, with Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann
"I want to win this World Cup and make sacrifices" said Pogba Thursday
"defend is not my strong point, I'm not N & # 39; Golo, but I will do it gladly, I have grown, matured. "
France's back to four and goaltender Hugo Lloris earned praise for four white sheets in six games in the final, but the midfielder combination of chalk and cheese from the quiet Kante and confident Pogba provided the # Perfect screen in front of the defense.
Victory of 1-0 in the semi-final against Belgium, Pogba d Marouane Fellaini returns in her own box to stifle the physical threat of her teammate from the centers of play.
"Paul was monstrous", said the boss of France Didier Deschamps. "He was very efficient in our defensive plan."
The extroverted nature of Pogba also saw him becoming a leader for a young team on and off the pitch.
He carried his barber to Russia from London to give some team members a mid-tournament cup, while Pogba's social media outing is filled with pranks played on his teammates.
But the 25-year-old is also a source of advice for young players like Mbappe and semifinalist Samuel Umtiti, who has already had some ups and downs in a short career.
"I've known Pogba for a long time, he's always been a leader, he can talk to players and give advice because people really listen." Pogba's defensive discipline will be fully tested by Croatian midfield creators Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic
but Croatia played 90 minutes more after three periods of overtime. less to recover than France – Les Bleus are the heavy favorites to win their second World Cup.
"I do not have a star.It is on the shirt but I did not win it .. I want one," said Pogba about of the star of the French jersey who will represent the victory in the World Cup in 1998.
"I know the taste of defeat in the final.It is really not good, very bitter … we really want to finish well, with a smile. "
Pogba tends to live life with a smile on his face, but in Russia he has proven how ready he is to work for success.
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