World Cup final: France pair Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele taken off before half-time
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France forwards Olvier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele have both been taken off before half time in the World Cup final as Argentina lead France 2-0.
Giroud was known to be suffering with a knee injury before the game and Dembele looked off his best in the opening 40 minutes.
Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram came on for the pair, changing the formation slightly to a 4-1-4-1.
Lionel Scaloni’s men lead after a penalty from Lionel Messi and a classy team goal finished off by Angel Di Maria.
Didier Deschamps side improved slightly after the changes but still face a long road back after an opening 40 minutes dominated by Argentina.
More to follow.
