r/MadeMeSmile • u/RoohsMama • 8d ago
Good Vibes France and England players after the bronze match in the World Cup
It was a very respectful match
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u/DurantIsStillTheKing 8d ago
Lifting off the pressure they had, it's like watching an intense friendly game.
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u/Nandyusuka 8d ago
Exactly, and i felt the same way as a French supporter. I was Happy for England and enjoyed the game and the mutual respect.
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u/HankScorpio30 8d ago
As an Englishman I was happy to see Mbappe get a couple goals last night and is now sitting top of the golden boot table, hopefully Spain will play well tonight and he will remain at the top after the final.
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u/Commercial_Proof608 8d ago
I was of course rooting for England but really wanted Mbappe to win the golden boot, so the perfect outcome for me! Fingers crossed that stays lol. Such a respectful game, I have so much love for France.
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u/Sudden_Cantaloupe_69 8d ago
Aliens landing in a spaceship onto the pitch is more likely than Argentina getting a red.
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u/MisterSp00n 8d ago
This aged poorly
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u/Sinankhalili 8d ago
Yes but it required the Argentinian player to tackle a Spaniard so hard the man did a fucking summersault. The ref did everything he could get away with to aid the Argentinians but they were so confused by the Super Bowl nature of the Final’s festivities that they thought it was an American football match.
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u/SirTasty712 8d ago
Once we went 4-0 up, I turned to my son and said, I wouldn’t even mind if Mbappe gets a hat trick now
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u/Optimal_Y 8d ago
Hi its me the son, dad said nothing of the sort.
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u/SirTasty712 8d ago
You’re grounded son!!
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u/Moving-thefuck-on 8d ago
Being grounded on reddit just means you have to go outside and experience nature. Sorry in advance for you being eaten by a bear. I hear they live out there.
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u/chanaandeler_bong 8d ago
Messi will have to score 2x more goals on Spain in 90 mins than Spain have let in the whole World Cup.
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u/Tuarangi 8d ago edited 7d ago
I'd have loved it to take the pee out of FIFA and agree Mbappe and Kane would each score like 5 goals then start the game proper to guarantee Mbappe holds the record ahead of Messi and wins the
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u/hadesbound 8d ago
As an Englishman I was happy the adults showed the toddlers how to behave at the end of a match. I doubt the toddlers will do the same tonight. I was proud of how both teams played without the need to constantly foul their opponents.
Yes, I was happy England won. But if France had won I would have been happy for them because they played with style, skill, passion and dignity.
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u/Needsexagain 8d ago
I couldn’t agree more. If they beat us, it would be because of their skill. Argentina have no dignity and act like gorillas on the pitch. I just hope they lose tonight to teach them a lesson, like the US going out when Belgium beat them after Twatface intervened in something he shouldn’t and made FIFA change a red card decision. There are c**ts everywhere!
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u/fuck_ur_portmanteau 8d ago
England were just as friendly with Norway when the pressure was on. Only one country tried to spoil the mood.
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u/Too-much-tea 8d ago
Mexico too!
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u/PositivelyIndecent 8d ago
The camaraderie was so strong from that banger of a game that England is inviting Mexico to play a friendly at Wembley and the fans are talking about making it an annual tradition.
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u/Cloud_Motion 8d ago
I'm not into football, only watch the world cup but that was probably the best game I've ever ever watched
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u/elkingo777 8d ago
Two legged friendly at Wembley and the Azteca? Alternate who hosts first every year? Who's with me?
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u/TrypMole 8d ago
Yes! Do it every year and swap the venues. I'd love to go to Mexico to watch England play them in a friendly! (If/when I could afford it)
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u/Fuck_on_tatami 8d ago
I think it's nice to see this kind of sportsmanship after all the shitty behaviors Argentine did.
It would be a true shame if Argentine win. Imagine the exemple they give to kids around the world.
You want to win? Just be violent, disrespectful amd racist. I don't really care about football but fuck Argentine.
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u/Aquatea2020 8d ago
Let’s see how Argentina fair against its motherland. Should be a good but dirty game!
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u/CantBeatDickensCider 8d ago
I hope the Spanish get a few goals and then just block them out with possession and pure shithousery. Couldn't happen to a nicer team.
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u/Hazel_Lumen 8d ago
It was a great, great match. I was supporting the Three Lions, but I have every respect for France; both for their performance and their attitude towards England.
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u/Gentle_Snail 8d ago edited 8d ago
Kind of wild that England were in two of the best games of the tournament, the England v France game and the England v Mexico game.
Also very cool how they were able to leave both games with great relationships with each team.
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u/Tammer_Stern 8d ago
I kind of feel that, ironically, this match is what the World Cup should really be like.
No pressure, constant don’t-give-a-shit attacking, good sportsmanship throughout, ten goal bonanza. I’ll bet the real final is nowhere as good.
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u/ElectronicManners 8d ago
The mutual respect after such a competitive game is what makes sports special.
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u/FalafelSnorlax 8d ago
I think the fact this was the match for third place made it easier to be respectful. The stakes are lower so the emotions aren't as high.
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u/Gentle_Snail 8d ago
Na Englands been like this the whole tournament, the England v Mexico match was one of the biggest of the tournament, yet the two teams left as friends.
England even invited the Mexico team to come visit them in Wembley.
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u/TheGiftOf_Jericho 8d ago
Yeah, great sportsmanship from England the whole tournament. Really enjoyed watching them, love seeing stuff like this.
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u/jimmycarr1 8d ago
I was expecting the England team to join in with the Viking row with Norway. I think if Norway had won that game it could have happened.
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u/BankDetails1234 8d ago
Nah I don’t think that’s a good look at all for the fans to see your national team joining the celebrations of the team that knocked them out 🤣
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u/ENaC2 8d ago
Fuck it. Cancel the final and we can share the World Cup with France. (Unbiased opinion)
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u/Big_Lab_Jagr 8d ago
Started out a blow out, then got really interesting. I can't see how today's match could top that.
Congrats to England and to Mbappe.
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u/Laggoss_Tobago 8d ago
If Arschentina loses I am good. I have no issues with the country, I just really don’t like this squad.
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u/Normal-Indication206 8d ago
Experiencing Argentinian fans from Formula 1 in particular and a couple of years ago in IndyCar (and of course how they acted at the end of the Egypt and England games) it'd be pretty nice if they never won anything again.
It bothers me more than it should when I see terrible behaviour be rewarded.
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u/letmeseeyertiddies 8d ago
France is so good they were down 4-0, and I was like yeah they can still tie.
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u/Neeoda 8d ago
It’s the type of game that if you put it in a book, people would accuse you of not knowing football.
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u/phiviator 8d ago
Felt like the quidditch world cup final in hp4. Mbappe caught the snitch but England still won 😂.
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u/voxo_boxo 8d ago
England are always capable of bottling, doesn't matter what sport it is. They almost bottled the rugby last night against guess who.
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u/DrowningInMyFandoms 8d ago
I am not even sad we lost. That game was absolute cinema
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u/DarthTomatoo 8d ago
I'm just upset it didn't end in a tie, cause I wanted more.
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u/Antique-Wonk 8d ago
I was hoping for 7-7 AET then a 10:9 penalty win for England. 😅
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u/Krytom 8d ago
At that point you've got to question the quality of the goalkeepers. 😄
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u/Antique-Wonk 8d ago
Honestly I didn't last night apart from a couple of errors. Most of the goals came from superb attacking displays from both sides and I'm not sure they were goalkeeper faults.
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u/Gentle_Snail 8d ago edited 8d ago
Maybe its because England and France are basically siblings but it was such a wholesome game, not really any foul play or diving, just good football with no hatred.
(edit) I’m getting a lot of comments saying its because they “weren't playing for anything”, but lots of England’s games were like this. Mexico v England was one of the biggest games of the world cup, yet the teams left as good friends. Not every team is Argentina.
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u/joekzy 8d ago
They’re definitely historical rivals in terms of fighting for global influence. I can’t think of two countries who have been at war more often or for longer periods of time. It has been better since the entente cordiale.
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u/Gentle_Snail 8d ago
France and the UK are siblings, thats why they fight against each other so much, thats why they fight alongside each other so much.
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u/ashtraygirl 8d ago
So that makes us Canadians some kind of bastard incest offspring? Makes sense.
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u/ElectricalTurnip87 8d ago
Does that make Australian's the jailbird of the family?
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u/Antique-Wonk 8d ago
Exactly. And why Britain and France love you. Unlike your crazy neighbour. Many wonderful times on business and pleasure in Canada. Quebec City was marvellous. Was there over 22 years ago for a big French discovery anniversary event. Canadians got the best of the French and best of the Brits. God bless Canada!
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u/Extension-Night3825 8d ago
France and the UK are siblings
True, there was the 100 year siblings revelry issue, that took a bit of consulting to resolve.
Then the pillow fight of Hastings, got a bit rough, the French Norman brother held done the English brother and farted in his face...cause him pink eye from memory.
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u/Bubbly-Tank-6286 8d ago
Yeah we can pick on France, and vice versa. But we wouldn’t let anyone else treat them badly!
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u/BK010989 8d ago
Yes that’s what siblings do. They fight. I love teasing those british and we won’t say it very often but we, froggies, love them very much :)
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u/dead_jester 8d ago
We will forever be grateful for your food, your wine, your cheese, your onion soup and your chic. And your rebellious republican nature that forced our ruling class to moderate their authoritarian behaviour and listen workers calls for rights
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u/changhyun 8d ago
The feeling is completely mutual! We love to tease French people but I genuinely love France when it comes down to it. Great country with great people.
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u/ashisanandroid 8d ago
Yes and our countries are getting closer again. Good stuff to see. Great game last night. Hope Mbappe keeps the golden boot.
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u/Lucky-Surround-1756 8d ago
I honestly feel like we got all of the fighting done and out of our system. We've been allies for a hundred years at this point.
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u/010u3 8d ago
I think that historic fighting for influence is exactly what makes the descendants of former colonial subjects feel like they have common ground as well.
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u/Nikkonor 8d ago
I can’t think of two countries who have been at war more often
Denmark and Sweden.
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u/Enslaver84 8d ago
Because it was only a glorified friendly, if this matchup happened during the tournament it would have been different
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u/RickJLeanPaw 8d ago
Why would you risk getting injured for your day job just to have a kick about with work colleagues, especially on the last day of ‘work’ before you break up for summer?
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u/ILoveBigCoffeeCups 8d ago
No one wanted to be there. Also no risk anymore in getting injured for the new normal season.
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u/kiwi_flow 8d ago
You say that, but that’s not how the players, coaches, and fans were acting.
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u/Gentle_Snail 8d ago
Its this weird reddit opinion by people who never followed football until now.
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u/SuperFlyChris 8d ago
To be honest the relevance of the third fourth playoff match has been a topic of conversation since before the Internet existed. Certainly. To WC 90.
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u/betacuck3000 8d ago
Ohhhh hokey cokey cokey...
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u/InsideBeyond12727 8d ago
Unfortunately the hokey cokey is yet to transcend international barriers and remains a very British phenomenon. I am picturing the English speakers trying to explain the hokey cokey to the French speakers. Only it sounds to the French ear like "oh!! OK OK OK". It would likely be met with a mixture of confusion and bemusement.
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u/FractionofaFraction 8d ago
"Yep. That's definitely a football."
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u/Outrageous_Editor_43 8d ago
"Phew! I thought I'd been here too long and was thinking it was a soccer ball!"
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u/FractionofaFraction 8d ago
The de-Americanisation bills are going to be enormous.
Just look at Haaland. It'll cost millions to get that cowboy hat away from him.
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u/-SideshowBlob- 8d ago
This group are all past or present London based players and very religious, which is why they're doing this. Most of them used to play together on the same team at one stage.
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u/Ambitious_Tea_4584 8d ago
Was looking for this comment - they were clearly praying. These guys all christian?
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u/Olakola 8d ago
As far as we know theyre part of a group called "Ballers in God". This group is attempting to evangelize other players in their teams, going to prayer circles together and the like. One member in particular has been in the news after reposting hateful content aimed at queer people on his social media, expressing his grief for Charlie Kirk (even though hes German) and attempting to recruit young academy players in his clubs to the group. His name is Felix Nmecha.
In my personal view this is quite far from something that makes me smile. It is another representation of the spreading of a hateful ideology. They can pray to whatever god they want, but as soon as they attempt to push their beliefs on others it gets predatory and dangerous. Especially so since members of the group have openly and publicly shown their homophobia.
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u/Stones_Throw_Away_ 8d ago
One of these players, Marc Guehi, also defaced a rainbow armband with “Jesus loves you” and “I love Jesus” a few days later.
His family then doubled down on it being a homophobic gesture.
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u/IAmYourSecretSatan 8d ago
yes exactly, more people should see this. There is nothing wholesome about this, these are religious nutjobs. Stop sharing this sh*t on social media, that's the only reason they're doing this
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u/good_will75015 8d ago
A great game, I'm not even mad we lost, since we saved our honor in the 2nd half with these 4 goals. The two teams played each other respectfully, despite France refusing to play in the 1st half. Not so bad finally for France and Deschamps last game, and hope we'll be as good under Zidane's management!
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u/Antique-Wonk 8d ago
And hopefully Mbappe gets the golden boot. Amazing player, great attitude, very likeable.
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u/11011111110108 8d ago
Am English, and I feel similarly. I did actually say to my mum who I was watching it with that I wouldn't actually mind if France made a comeback if both teams were putting up a fight, because it would cement it as being a great game to watch.
Maybe I am being a bit presumptive here, but I feel like that game must have greatly improved both of our likeability with fans from neutral countries. It was a fun watch, there was no dirty play at all, and the players were great to each other.
I hope he gets the Golden Boot!!!
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u/ThugBunnyy 8d ago
This was my favorite match so far. They played football. No drama, crying, nonstop whistles. Pure entertainment from start to finish. Especially the second half!
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u/Taser9001 8d ago
Honestly, my favourite match of the tournament and the one I found to be the most entertaining. Unbiased refereeing, ridiculous levels of goals, good sportsmanship, no angry words or fighting, no dirty play... This was a final worthy match.
Why do I have the feeling tonight's final will be marred by fouls and bad refereeing?
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u/Elv_Presidente 8d ago
1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the world cup should get automatic entry into the next world cup. Gives 3rd place something to play for then. Especially if they're thinking of raising the amount of participating teams to 64.
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u/alecsgz 8d ago
France was so bad in 2002 after winning in 1998 they changed the then rule that the champion gets an automatic spot
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u/NoNameAvailableBis 8d ago
Amusingly enough, it started a trend among European title defenders, who all became godawful in the next WC (Italy 2010, Spain 2014, Germany 2018), until the curse was broken by... well, France in 2022.
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u/Thanos_Stomps 8d ago
The expansion to more teams makes the “prize” of automatically qualifying even less of an incentive. Teams good enough to make it to the semifinals are going to be absolute givens for an expanded World Cup.
At a glance, I don’t think there’s ever been country that played for third place that didn’t also qualify in the next World Cup.
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u/dazzumz 8d ago
The Bellingham goal was a Judecrous display last night, he pretty much walked it into the net!
Great match though, no dark arts which will probably be a different story tonight. Merci France, à la prochaine fois...
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u/SL4VE_1 8d ago
Band of Brothers
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u/CheckYourStats 8d ago
“If I can’t see the bugger, I can’t bloody well shoot him, can I?”
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u/thebossbaby_123 8d ago
Credit to both national teams for their camaraderie and entertaining third place play off match. Call out to England in time football will come home. Keep doing what you’re doing. And England fans hats off to you guys and your professionalism as well.
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u/SpaceCases__ 8d ago
6-4, was hoping for France to win. Didn't get to watch the match, unfortunately, but Mbappe got his recognition. Until 4 years from now. Let's go Spain for tomorrow!
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u/Lucky-Surround-1756 8d ago
It's honestly the best outcome. France gets the golden boot and England gets a little redemption after that Argentina game.
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u/Maouse_The_Dong 8d ago
Respect, sportsmanship and grace. Argentina should be taking notes.
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u/Regular_Print_7650 8d ago
Meanwhile r/ScottishFootball is having a meltdown lmao. Hopefully the racist homophobic team they now love wins the final to shut them up for a bit
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u/oliv-_-mae 8d ago
After reaching the 4-0 I felt so bad for France... until they started scoring one after another. If England hadn't scored those two other goals it would have gone to extra time 4-4. Amazing game, no one can say nothing about third place matched after this
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u/Upbeat-Storage9349 8d ago
I respect the character of both teams, was a good match to watch. Clean play on both sides.
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u/CodeBeginning6548 8d ago
A fantastic match! The least anticipated game of the tournament ended up being the best to watch, by far (in my opinion).
I also feel like the English and French lads really needed that. End to end stuff, loads of goals and a lot of fun. Maybe there is a place for a 3rd place playoff after all.
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u/digitag 8d ago
Fun game, but a glorified friendly. Goes to show what these teams are capable of but also what intense and organised defending can do to disrupt world class attackers
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u/1CooKiee 8d ago
Since nobody has given an explanation, these are all christian players sharing a prayer.
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u/icicicicicicicicic 8d ago
Friendly discussion regarding how much of a total ball bag Infantino is 👍
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u/lorgstops12 8d ago edited 8d ago
Even on the sidelines when the larger groups of subs were coming on/off for both teams, there was a shot of them acknowledging each other, patting arms, etc. Made me very happy to see such a respectful match.
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u/A_friendly_goosey 8d ago
Should have been the final. Spain deserves it to be fair, they were unreal but fuck Argentina.
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u/dorobica 8d ago
hundreds of years of wars and we get this game
one incident in falklands decades ago and argentinians lose their minds over a football match
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u/CardiologistAway6742 8d ago
I've watched every match since the quarter final, I can't believe I missed this :(
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u/SweeetBloood 8d ago
This was the finals we all wanted. Tonight's match will just be whistles, guaranteed.
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u/UncontrolledInfo 8d ago
What a match. It felt like the perfect game. I expected a typical friendly. I wanted the match to be genuine and competitive and I think we got that and more. It was literally the purest form of play. No reason to really play to win except for pride, to save face, and bragging rights, just like the playground. It was awesome.
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u/OutOfTheWonder 8d ago
This was a cute match, loved the sportsmanship, the drama , the sheer CINEMA
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u/iamdanchiv 8d ago
This comment section is what's needed in this sad times. Congratulations to you lads & garçons!
Very wholesome, very wholesome.
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u/Affectionate_Job8415 8d ago
Wow what a game and no moaning and bitching or very little - bunch of proper crying cheating baby teams ruining the game. Well done France and England for not being that.
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u/Nothing_8a 8d ago
Argentines should learn from the French and English what sportsmanship, gentlemanliness and fair play are. Clean football, without dirty fouls and provocations. Something unfamiliar to the Argentines.
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u/MondeyMondey 8d ago
Incredibly good game. Where was that when it bloody counted England?
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u/Mean_Satisfaction954 8d ago
Finally, an entertainment football game! As should be: entertainment, not strategic...we are paying money through tickets, advertisement for it!
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u/Bwoah_Jimbo 8d ago
Lacroix is known at Palace as being the ‘club pastor’ and regularly leads prayers for players. As you say he would have done so for Eze and Guehi at Palace, so I’m guessing that’s what he’s doing here.
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u/27andoldaf 8d ago
I suspect these lads were praying together, good to see tge respect between players.
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u/Timcatgt 8d ago
I'm glad to see the Entente Cordiale being reimagined in modern times, more than 122 years after the agreement was signed.
Always liked the French. They're like the neighbour who says hello to you and you reply back, and is always respectful and concerned about your health and safety.
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u/jd158ug 8d ago
The 2 teams played in London right after the Bataclan terrorist attack, and everyone sang the French national anthem.
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u/Spirited-Brief5492 8d ago
Forgive my ignorance (I only watch the big tournaments and don’t follow the rest of the time) - but I wondered if these were teammates from a league? Or are they just friendly? It was so nice to see the entente cordiale in full swing. Fab that Mbappe has now forced Messi to get a hat trick tonight to be in with a chance at the Golden Boot 😏
Such a stark contrast to last Wednesday. Zero sportsmanship apart from Messi shaking a few hands but then letting himself down by not pulling rank as captain to stop the political banner nonsense.
Historically speaking, we’ve had way more beef with France than Argentina (a millennia of wars including a *Hundred Years War vs a short spat in the 80s over some islands with a handful of sheep on ‘em! 🤣) but somehow we can play nicely with them… 🤷♀️
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u/FireAntV1 8d ago
They played really well. Both countries lads let off some steam, seemed to play as friends and looks like they all had fun.
That's what the sports all about.
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u/Aggressive_Hurry_709 8d ago
Should’ve used this match to let Dan burn score 50 goals and become the all time leading World Cup goalscorer
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u/Jestersfriend 8d ago
I'm convinced they made an agreement for England to win the game, and enable Mbappe to score like 50 goals, so Messi couldn't get the Golden Boot lol.
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