The World Cup Final: France vs Croatia (Kickoff 16H00 BST)

[jojojo]

Pitch invaders and Kante subbed. What are the odds of that?

 

[bosnian_red]

Kante off. Probably because modric has been a few steps ahead all game

 

[kps88]

This is the most open France have looked all tournament. Wonder if Kante was playing with a knock.

 

[Kapardin]

Nah, people, stop shitting on Pogba. He has created both og France’s chances from open play. No where near a great performance, but look at the universally lauded Kanté this game.

Kante is a phenomenal ball winner but he has very little actual ability on the ball. His weaknesses get exposed when he's up against class players like Modric and Rakitic.

 

[kouroux]

Come on Steven. A game to forget for Kante. He was shite

 

[Dumbstar]

Kante off? Wow did I jinx him!

 

[Ishdalar]

N'zonzi coming on so Deschamps realises the gaps in the France midfield.

It's just his go-to change the whole world cup, he'd propably use N'Zonzi as a reserve tire if he could too.

 

[BusbyMalone]

I know right, luck of the draw and all that.. bit like this incredibly overrated Croatia side everyone on here is singing the praises so highly of.

Not bitter though are you?

 

[marktan]

Good sub be Deschamps. Needed to be done.

 

[Canagel]

Kante going off, interesting.

France need more height to deal with the aerial threats of Croatia. No surprise.
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[Jazz]

Looked like some of the Croatian players were about to start kicking one of the pitch invaders ass.

That would have been funny

 

[Wonder Pigeon]

Those fecking pitch invaders deserve to be stomped in the back of the neck.

Seek help

 

[Acole9]

Kante has been rubbish in this match.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Might be the worst game I've ever seen Kante have

 

[Revan]

Kante off! Surprised even if he’s been booked

He's been atrocious today.

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

Looked like some of the Croatian players were about to start kicking one of the pitch invaders ass.

They should have let them. What a waste of a World Cup ticket.

 

[FootballHQ]

It's just his go-to change the whole world cup, he'd propably use N'Zonzi as a reserve tire if he could too.

Usually comes on for one of the forwards though. Guess Pogba will cover more ground now but he is capable.

 

[kouroux]

I really like Vida

 

[alsabi]

N'Golo can't, eh?

(sorry)

 

[Carolina Red]

Imagine if France had Fekir or Lacazette in an attacking position instead of Matuidi. Just... imagine.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

Awful game by Kante.

 

[Pscholes18]

One if them looked like they were wearing some sort of uniform

 

[kouroux]

Pogba ffs

 

[Art]

I really like Vida

who doesn't. Club legend n that

 

[Mrs Smoker]

I'd totally disagree with that idea so we're probably better off agreeing to disagree.

I imagine most people would say France were on the tougher side of the draw compared to Croatia though.

Cheers. I probably haven't been eloquent enough about my point, but I do see what you mean.

But lets enjoy the game.

 

[Halftrack]

Vida is such a fecking beast.

 

[Scarlett Dracarys]

I really like Vida

I wouldn't want to mess with him

 

[DevilRed]

Mbappe trying to do too much

 

[Hausen]

Idk what the point of having all those ref’s in the room watching different screens help for if they can’t even properly inform the ref on a call such as Griezzman’s dive for the free kick that lead to the 1st goal.

 

[AshRK]

Kante becomes ineffective when he is booked early. He gets lucky by escaping many bookings in PL matches.

 

[kouroux]

M'Bappe ffs. Pass the fecking ball. Dribbling all the time doesn't work

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Those fecking pitch invaders deserve to be stomped in the back of the neck.

behave , just idiots who saw a chance for 10 seconds of fame and took it, no harm was done.

 

[Mister_Stubbs]

Not bitter though are you?

A little yes. I also have a differences of opinion when it comes to how good this Croatia side are.

Mbappe is having a stinker.

 

[togg]

Croatia so deserve this......if football is fair...but of course it's not!

 

[Handré1990]

Kante is a phenomenal ball winner but he has very little actual ability on the ball. His weaknesses get exposed when he's up against class players like Modric and Rakitic.

He hasn’t actually won the ball a lot today, on the other hand he’s lost it plenty in dangerous areas.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

Angry Lovren. Same as non-angry Lovren.

 

[iKnowNothing]

The yellow probably made the decision easier for Deschamps.

 

[Dante]

Idk what the point of having all those ref’s in the room watching different screens help for if they can’t even properly inform the ref on a call such as Griezzman’s dive for the free kick that lead to the 1st goal.

Penalties, red cards, goals and mistaken identity.

Not freekicks.

 

[vangagal]

...and they were never seen again.

KGB will do their work tonight

 

[Garethw]

France have been shit (despite leading).

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

Cheers. I probably haven't been eloquent enough about my point, but I do see what you mean.

But lets enjoy the game.

For what it's worth I can see your viewpoint so I actually think you argued it well.

Let's hope for more goals aye.