England beat France 6-4, Saka hat-trick in World Cup third-place game

plod1.bsky.social50

the shots of france v japan in rugby are a great image.

Penny Creed47

It's a prayer circle. A few of those players are current or previous Palace players who have regularly prayed together pre and post match. Maxence Lacroix leading the prayer as he usually does.

David Herdson28

Helps that it was treated as a high-tempo exhibition friendly. Something like a football equivalent of a Barbarians rugby match. But still. It *was* played in that style - and that fed into the spirit between the players, which was great to see.

ilpenseroso.bsky.social27

Also, it was FUN. Like the World Cup is meant to be.

Dawn Robertson 🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇷26

Many of the players also play in England or France. The entente cordiale inspired by football is excellent

hillb.bsky.social7

Had to switch to Telemundo. Fox Sports is the worst. Even worse than Fox News and I never thought it was possible. Schlock tv!!!

Xan4

"Tuchel...How Do You Not play what is perhaps, Literally...The Biggest Game-Changer Player For England? It's Not so much about goals that he scores, Instead...It's How He's Been Able to Break-Down, The Defense of Other Teams...Which Leads to Scores By Kane, Bellingham & Others."

legalily.bsky.social2

Amazing match - 10 goals! And, Saka had a hat trick. And some people believe soccer is dull. Twenty two people running, passing, marking for more than 90 minutes is remarkable. The action is constant even though rarely is there match like this. You’ve got to appreciate the sheer athleticism.

Francis Nabro1

Même Alfred Dupond, joueur du FC Foot Cécité, aurait mis un triplé.... Even Alfred Dupond, player of FC Foot Cécité, would have scored a hat-trick....

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Where are the racists claiming people like Bukayo are taking their jobs and their benefits? Where’s Farage and his racist minions?

Step 🐸2

England: “It’s been almost 250 years, do you think we still have a chance to get these Americans” France: “shhhh they think we’re in a friendship huddle. Don’t let them hear our plans.”

jowilko.bsky.social1

It really was a wonderful game. I’m glad because now I don’t have to watch the final!

Seán O'Keeffe1

Jaysus, you played French team that already was on the beach. Guess you're expecting to win 2030 on the strength of one decent half against an aging Croatia.

ilpenseroso.bsky.social1

Yes, and it was FUN. These are the greatest athletes in their sport coming together every 4 years to test themselves. It should be fun.

Peter Keen1

At least the English players didn't march round with a banner saying 'Pas-de-Calais belongs to England', nor I guess the French with a banner saying 'England belongs to France'

Merry Christmas, as in the other place.1

I am goin to watch this on catch up, but I will not watch the final. This World Cup was rigged from the start. So many dodgy Ref decisions that Penalty awarded to Yamal was never a Penalty, he came crashing into the Defender from behind him and to the side of him.

Jinpa1

same! So happy for Saka

kathryn3.bsky.social1

Best game of the tournament

TRC - The Reality Check1

It was superb. It had me on the edge of my seat for the whole time. So enjoyable!

obypix1

We haven't seen healthy and in form Saka for over 1.5 years. I agree with this. Give him 6 weeks rest and get him back healthy

lenhampson.bsky.social1

It all depends if you enjoy competitive matches or fun friendlies. Personally I like high intensity games where the result matters to the players.