‘Ugly football’ - Kylian Mbappe hits out at Paraguay’s ‘dirty’ tactics after firing France into the World Cup quarter-finals with his seventh goal of the tournament
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France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the decisive penalty. The match was marked by high temperatures and physical play, leading to post-match confrontations between the two teams.
Why it matters
The match highlights the intense competitive nature of the World Cup and the physical challenges players face in extreme weather conditions.
Kylian Mbappe has hit back at Paraguay’s physical approach, insisting that France are more than happy to "get their hands dirty" after securing a clinical 1-0 victory in the World Cup round of 16. The Real Madrid-bound superstar dismissed the South Americans' provocations with a smile before dispatching the decisive second-half penalty to set up a quarter-final date with Morocco.
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