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Argentina 2-0 France
Di Maria is crying.
Tears of absolute joy.
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FT: Argentina 3-3 France - Argentina win 4-2 on penalties
Two goals for Messi and hat-trick for France's Mbappe; Di Maria with other Argentina goal
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GOAL - Argentina 2-0 Francepublished at 36 mins
Angel di Maria
MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!
Argentina have dominated this from the start and this underlines it! Lionel Messi flicks the ball to his right for Julian Alvarez, who sends Alexis Mac Allister away. His low ball is perfect for Angel di Maria, who arrives to stroke in a fine finish. It's wonderful. Simply wonderful.
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Argentina 1-0 France
You have to imagine that France will have a moment in this game at some point. We're creeping towards half time, though, and they've not offered any yet.
'Top drawer from Mac Allister'published at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022
Argentina 1-0 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC OneMac Allister has had a good tournament. He has been top drawer in this midfield and looks really settled.
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Not meaning to jump the gun yet, but you think if Messi wins the world Cup then the GOAT debate is over?
Freddie
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Argentina 1-0 France
Argentina are quicker to every tackle, playing the ball around quicker and more accurately.
They're on top in pretty much every aspect.
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Argentina 1-0 France
France are having to dig in.
Ousmane Dembele hacks away the latest Argentina attack, but the ball is coming straight back.
'Mbappe has not had a kick'published at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022
Argentina 1-0 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC OneAll of the facets to France's game which make them good are not there. Tchouaméni is not getting on the ball, nothing from Griezmann on or off the ball and then one of the best young players at this tournament, Mbappe has not had a kick.
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Kaustubh: Never a penalty in million years. Such a shame to see these players resorting to shenanigans rather thank football in such a game. Where is VAR btw ?
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Argentina 1-0 France
It remains Argentina asking most of the questions.
The ball sits up but Alexis Mac Allister gets his shot all wrong and it flies way, way wide.
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Is Mbappe playing in this match?
Bill
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Argentina 1-0 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC OneDembele is having a nightmare. From his first touch in this game, it went out of play, he gave away the penalty and he keeps losing the ball.
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Argentina 1-0 France
It is opening up with alarming regularity on the French right when Argentina drive forward.
Angel di Maria is a constant threat. His latest delivery is dire, though. Straight out of play.
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Argentina 1-0 France
Thirty minutes of this World Cup final are done.
The holders have yet to land a punch.
'Argentina fans have been the best'published at 15:29 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022
Argentina 1-0 France
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC OneArgentina take the crown for best fans with Morocco just behind. Every time you step in and see the blue and white colour of the Argentinians and the voice of their songs, it just grabs you.
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Kyle: Delighted for Messi. Deserved lead for Argentina but that was never a penalty. Such a soft decision.
Postpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022
Argentina 1-0 France
Lionel Messi's last five penalty kicks.
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Charlie: Is it possible for Argentina to win a match without getting a penalty? Also you don't win a penalty you are awarded one.
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Argentina 1-0 France
It was a soft penalty for sure. I don't think you can say Argentina haven't been the better side, though.
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Never a penalty. Where was VAR? Outrageous! France hard done by so far.
Chris
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