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World Cup 2022: despite the defeat, the incredible efficiency of French football

2022-12-18T19:46:50.215Z


DECRYPTION – Stopped in the final, the epic of the Blues in Qatar reminds us that France has established itself as a reference at the world level.


From our special correspondent in Lusail

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Beautiful epic, valiant journey, feat of going to the final?

Yes, of course, even if Deschamps and his players didn't have the heart to show off on Sunday at Lusail... Still, seeing France in the World Cup final for the fourth time since 1998 is strong, very strong.

A constancy that challenges and impresses our neighbours.

“I was talking about it with former players in Doha, they really admire what we are doing.

France is cited as an example, loved by the world of football and that's a pleasure”

, smiles the 98 world champion, Youri Djorkaeff.

"Football is a sport that is played eleven against eleven, and in the end it is Germany who wins

," said English striker Gary Lineker, at a time when the former West Germany remained on three consecutive appearances in the World Cup final (1982, 1986, 1990).

A little phrase that has remained famous and which now sticks well to France.

Winning machine.

“And it showed against England

(in the quarters…

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Source: lefigaro

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