Mbappé Fires Back at Paraguay’s ‘Dirty’ Tactics: ‘We Know How to Get Our Hands Dirty’

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Kylian Mbappé has hit back at Paraguay for their aggressive fouling after France secured a 1-0 win to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite sweltering 100°F conditions and relentless physical play, Mbappé calmly converted a second-half penalty for his seventh goal of the tournament. “We knew what kind of match we were going to have,” he said. “We know how to play ugly football if we must.” Tensions boiled over with heated exchanges between Mbappé and Matías Galarza. Paraguay’s goalkeeper later admitted regret after throwing the ball at the French captain when Mbappé refused his handshake.

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