Former World Cup Winner Slams Paraguay Over Loss to France
Summary
France won 1-0 against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty. The match was tense and physical, and a former French World Cup winner criticized Paraguay's defensive and aggressive playing style.Key Facts
- France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 16.
- Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty in the 70th minute.
- Paraguay played very physically, committing 13 fouls compared to France's 11.
- France controlled the ball for 76% of the game and had 15 shots.
- Paraguay had only 5 shots and one on goal throughout the match.
- ESPN analyst Frank Leboeuf said Paraguay’s playing style was negative and unfriendly to good football.
- Paraguay’s goalkeeper threw the ball at Mbappe after the game because Mbappe did not shake hands.
- France will play Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9.
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