The third-place final of the World Cup between France and England left more than one reflection, especially for the way the match developed. The final 6-4 score provided spectacle and many goals for the audience, but it also highlighted a lack of tactical intensity and little defensive attention. Such a high-scoring result in the final phase of the World Cup had not been seen for 44 years, since the historic match between Hungary and El Salvador ended 10-1.
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Didier Deschamps’ France had a particularly negative first half, ending even at 0-4. A performance that provoked a harsh reaction from Adrien Rabiot after the match. The midfielder called the team’s approach “shameful,” criticizing some teammates’ attitudes and emphasizing that, in an important game like the last of the competition, it was unacceptable to take the field without the right spirit.
According to Rabiot, the team regained pride and determination only after the break, showing a completely different attitude in the second half of the game. However, the poor start remained a negative aspect difficult to erase.
The Milan player then reserved very different words for Deschamps, who is about to leave the French national team bench after 14 years. Rabiot praised the work done by the coach, recalling the world title won in 2018 and the fundamental role he had in bringing France back to the top of international football. Despite the final lack of success, according to the midfielder, Deschamps’ legacy will remain positive.
