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Mark Jones

Didier Deschamps on why Olivier Giroud had to go off in 41st minute of World Cup final

Didier Deschamps said he had to act swiftly in the first half of the World Cup final to avoid France falling even further behind.

Argentina dominated in the first half of the final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, r acing into a two-goal lead as France were overwhelmed.

Lionel Messi fired home from the penalty spot after Ousmane Dembele had fouled Angel Di Maria in the box, and then Di Maria was on hand to sweep home the second after a fine move which included Messi, Julian Alvarez and Alexis Mac Allister, with the Brighton man teeing up Di Maria to finish.

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