The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
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Notable Quotes
"The best for France and England would be for this match not to exist."
— Didier Deschamps , Athlete
"None of our players and none of the French players want to play this match."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"If we win the game tomorrow, we have the best results of a World Cup in 60 years."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"Not one of us want to play this game for third place."
— Ibrahima Konate , Athlete
"We won the bronze medal and it has a golden layer."
— Zlatko Dalic , Athlete
"I scored the most important goal of my career."
— Mislav Orsic , Athlete
Key People
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Ibrahima Konate is a defender for Liverpool and a French international.
Mislav Orsic is a Croatian footballer who scored in the 2022 World Cup Bronze Final.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
Walid Regragui is the head coach of the Morocco national football team.
Zlatko Dalic is the head coach of the Croatian national football team.
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Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
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