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France star Olivier Giroud angrily launches water bottle and kicks dugout after first-half substitution in World Cup final

A furious Olivier Giroud could not hide his frustration after being substituted in the first half of France's World Cup final against Argentina as he launched a water bottle to the ground and kicked the dugout.

Argentina shot out of the traps in the biggest game of them all, flying into a 2-0 lead thanks to a Lionel Messi penalty and a wonderful goal which was finished off by Angel Di Maria.

France, bidding to defend their World Cup crown, looked shell-shocked and way off the pace of the game. The sluggish start prompted boss Didier Deschamps to ring changes before the half-time break.

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