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FOOTBALL fans were left baffled by Kylian Mbappe’s pep talk with Hugo Lloris ahead of Harry Kane’s first penalty against France.The France superstar chatted to his goalkeeper as Kane prepared to step up from 12 yards.
Kylian Mbappe talks to Hugo Lloris before Harry Kane’s first penalty against FranceCredit: Getty
Hugo Lloris chatted to Kylian Mbappe just before the penaltyCredit: Getty
Harry Kane was unfazed and made no mistake from the penalty spotCredit: AP
Fans felt Mbappe must have tried to offer his goalkeeper some last-minute advice, despite Lloris being Kane’s team-mate at Tottenham.
It made no difference as Kane stepped up to blast the ball past Lloris and draw England level.
Supporters were baffled why Mbappe felt the need to dish out advice to the keeper.
One fan said: “Mbappé wants to give advice to Lloris who has been playing with Kane for 10 years he is MARBLED.”

Another added: “Nah why did Mbappe go up to Lloris to give him advice as if he doesn’t train with Kane everyday🤣.”
And a third said: “Mbappe walking over to Lloris like Hugo doesn’t train with Kane day in day out. Move man.”

Mbappe decided not to speak to Lloris ahead of Kane’s second penalty.
But he was quick to congratulate the shot-stopper after Kane blazed his spot-kick over the bar before England crashed out 2-1.
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HARRY KANE made history as he equalled Wayne Rooney’s England goalscoring record.Captain Kane stepped up to convert a penalty during England’s World Cup quarter-final clash against France.
Harry Kane celebrates after scoring against FranceCredit: Reuters
With his goal Kane has equalled Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 England goalsCredit: Getty

It means his Three Lions goal tally now stands at 53 goals – level with former Manchester United striker Rooney.
However, while Rooney achieved the feat in 120 games, Kane has done it in just 80 caps.
Kane was the top goalscorer at the 2018 World Cup with six goals.
And while he has only scored twice so far in Qatar, he currently leads the charts for assists (3).
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England went 1-0 down thanks to a stunning first half strike from Aurelien Tchouameni.
But after some lovely build up play Bukayo Saka was able to jink inside and draw a foul from Tchouameni inside the area.
Kane subsequently stepped up and smashed home the equaliser.
However, despite England dominating in the second half, France went again through Olivier Giroud.
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Harry Kane had the chance to equalise from the spot again but blazed the ball over the bar.
England crashed out 2-1.
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The North African nation made history by becoming the first African or Arab nation to make the World Cup semi-finals.
They achieved the feat by beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0.
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ROY KEANE split fans’ opinions as he criticised Jordan Pickford for France’s opening goal. Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni put the reigning champions ahead on 17 minutes with a stunning effort from outside the box.
Roy Keane criticised Jordan PickfordCredit: Twitter @itvfootball
Jordan Pickford during England’s game with FranceCredit: Getty
But Manchester United legend-turned ITV pundit Keane questioned if Everton’s Pickford could have done better.
He said: “Brilliant strike, keeper could he do better? Yeah, I think so.”
It had fans online divided as they argued Keane’s half-time analysis.
One said: “Agree with Keane, Pickford could do better. Could move his feet quicker and get across.”
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Another said: “I just know Roy Keane is fuming at Jordan Pickford not saving that.
“And he’d be right, because Pickford should be saving that.”
One countered: “Let’s see Roy do better.”
Another added: “How’s keane blaming pickford for that? This guy is miserable.”
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Pickford breathed a sigh of relief as he watched skipper Harry Kane equalise from the spot.
A good phase of play saw Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka brought down, giving Kane the chance to level.
And the striker was ice cool from 12 yards despite being faced against Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud put France back in the lead only for Kane to step up from the spot again.
But this time, he blazed over the bar and England saw themselves dumped out in the last eight stages.
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PIERS MORGAN has leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after he was reduced to tears following Portugal’s World Cup exit.The 37-year-old’s dreams of winning football’s greatest show was ended after his side suffered a shock defeat to Morocco.
Cristiano Ronaldo was frustrated as Portugal were unable to find a way throughCredit: AP
Ronaldo was reduced to tears after Portugal crashed outCredit: AP
Ronaldo headed straight down the tunnel after the final whistleCredit: ITV
Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez was in attendance at the game
Ronaldo had an exclusive sit down interview with Morgan which was aired recently
Ronaldo was on the bench for a second game on the bounce, with Goncalo Ramos once again preferred up front.
He was introduced in the second half but was unable to cancel out Youssef En-Nesyri’s opener.
Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez slammed the decision to leave him out of the team.
On Instagram she said: “Today your friend and coach made a bad decision. That friend for whom you have so many words of admiration and respect.
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“The same as when you got into the game, he saw how everything changed, but it was too late.
“The best player in the world, his most powerful weapon, cannot be underestimated.
“You can’t stand up for someone who doesn’t deserve it either. Life gives us lessons.
“Today we have not lost, we have learned.”
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Ronaldo was distraught with the result and was crying as he headed down the tunnel.
It’s likely to be his last World Cup because the ex-Manchester United star will be 41 in 2026.
But while many laughed at his reaction, Morgan, who sat down with the ace recently for an explosive interview, jumped to his defence.

He said on Twitter: “Very sad to see ⁦⁦@Cristiano⁩ in tears as his dream of winning the World Cup ended.
“Those mocking him should remember what he’s done for football. For me, he’s the 🐐 – and a great guy who’s had the toughest year of his life on & off the pitch.
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ENGLAND fans were left fuming after Harry Kane was denied a first-half penalty in Saturday’s World Cup defeat against France.The controversial incident occurred around 10 minutes after the defending World Cup champs took an equally-controversial 17th minute lead through Aurelien Tchouameni.
England fans were left fuming as Harry Kane was denied a penalty against FranceCredit: Getty
Kane appeared to be brought down by Dayot UpamecanoCredit: Reuters
A VAR check decided it was not a penaltyCredit: Twitter
Fans including Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker reacted angrily on TwitterCredit: Getty
Bukayo Saka was fouled in the build-up to that goal, and Gary Lineker tweeted: Lineker added: “One hundred percent foul on Saka. One hundred percent penalty on Kane.”
Nearly 10 minutes later, Kane burst towards the French box from the right flank as England desperately searched for an equaliser.
He was quickly closed down by Dayot Upamecano from behind.
But the centre-back appeared to knock Kane’s leg as the Three Lions skipper darted into the box.
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To Kane’s amazement, the referee signalled to continue the game before play came to a stop.
VAR then decided to take a look at the incident in a lengthy check.
However, they ultimately decided that it was NOT a penalty, leaving Kane stunned.
And England backers were far from happy with the decision.
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Piers Morgan raged: “That was a blatant penalty.”
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Gary Lineker stormed: “One of these days, just once, we might get a decision in our favour.”
Chris Kamara added: “Penalty all day long.”
Fans were particularly irate with most feeling France’s opener was undeserved due to an unpunished foul by Upamecano on Saka in the build-up.
One Tweeted: “What a bull***t France goal.. coming from a foul against Saka that was not given. Absolute joke.”
Another said: “Clear foul on Saka, what a joke.”
But England did eventually get a penalty in the 54th minute when Saka was brought down right in front of the ref.
Kane stepped up to the plate against Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris.
And he sent his pal the wrong way with a well-taken strike to level the score and equal Wayne Rooney’s record as top scorer for the Three Lions.
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Olivier Giroud headed France back into the lead but England were awarded ANOTHER penalty late on after a shove from Theo Hernandez.
However, this time the England skipper blazed his spot-kick high over the bar as his team crashed out of the tournament. More