Dembele

2022 - 12 - 19

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'Dembele played like a little boy!' - France winger slammed for ... (Goal.com)

Gary Neville claimed that Ousmane Dembele "played like a little boy" after the France star was taken off before half-time in the World Cup final.

Angel Di Maria also scored before the interval to give Argentina a 2-0 lead, which they held until the final ten minutes of normal time, only for The 25-year-old Barcelona winger will no doubt be frustrated with himself given his performance. Dembele, I know he's a wide player but honestly, his initial challenge...

World Cup 2022: 'Played like a little boy' – Gary Neville blasts ... (Eurosport.com)

Ousmane Dembele got "played like a little boy" by Angel Di Maria as Argentina were awarded a first-half penalty against France in the World Cup final.

I think the initial challenge is just pathetic. Fellow pundit Ian Wright added: “I think that is a penalty because of his clumsiness. He’s looking for it, he knows what he’s doing, he’s experienced, but Dembele gets played like a little boy.” He gives Di Maria that opportunity. you know what Di Maria’s going to do, he’s been doing it for 10 years. “I know he’s a wide player but honestly…

Ousmane Dembele performance labelled 'worst I've seen' by Stuart ... (talkSPORT.com)

England legend Stuart Pearce described Ousmane Dembele's World Cup final performance as the 'worst he's ever seen'.The France winger was hooked on 40.

his initial challenge, you know what Di Maria is going to do, he’s been doing it for ten years. 7 day bonuses expiry. 18+ Opt in, bet £10+ at odds 2.00+, in 7 days. Neville told ITV: “The penalty I have to say, I know Dembele is a wide player, but honestly… “He’s given the penalty away and has probably given away every pass that he’s had after that.” When he was taken off, Pearce added: “I feel sorry for the lad, he’s given the penalty away.

Gary Neville blasts Ousmane Dembele after his 'PATHETIC ... (Daily Mail)

Gary Neville slammed Ousmane Dembele's 'pathetic' and 'embarrassing' defending after the French winger conceded a crucial penalty against Argentina in the ...

'But the penalty, I have to say, Dembele - I know he's a wide player - but honestly. He's looking for it, he's experienced, he knows what he's doing, but Dembele gets played like a little boy.' Mac Allister has been in that pocket, Messi has played a little bit to the right hand side. What he does with this initial challenge, you know what Di Maria is going to do, he's been doing this for 10 years. [Angel di Maria](/sport/angel-di-maria/index.html) chopped inside on the left flank midway through the first half, bypassing Dembele with ease, and charged into the box in an effort to open up the French defence. 'To be fair, Di Maria's position, his selection - well done to the Argentinian manager.

Gary Neville destroys 'pathetic' Ousmane Dembele after France star ... (Daily Express)

Gary Neville ridiculed Ousmane Dembele during the Argentina vs France World Cup final.

'Worst game I've ever seen': France duo subbed after 41 mins as star ... (Fox Sports)

'Worst game I've ever seen': France duo subbed after 41 mins as star makes 'pathetic' errors.

“I know Dembele is a wide player, but you know what Di Maria’s going to do. It has stretched Kounde and it has stretched the French team. It’s a soft penalty, but there’s stupidity where you deserve to get found out. Di Maria would go on to add a second in the 36th minute, although there was little Dembele could have done to prevent it. Messi has been a little bit to the right-hand side. Mac Allister has then been in that little pocket and France haven’t been able to come to terms with it.

Gary Neville blasts "pathetic" Ousmane Dembele in scathing ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Ousmane Dembele endured a World Cup final to forget as he was responsible for the penalty France conceded vs Argentina before he was substituted off before ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ousmane-dembele-france-world-cup-28763079#comments-section) [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ousmane-dembele-france-world-cup-28763079#comments-section) What did you make of the decision to award Argentina a penalty? “I’m torn between one, I think it’s a soft penalty but also stupidity and to get on the wrong side, you deserve to be found out. you know what Di Maria’s going to do he’s been doing it for 10 years. “The penalty, I have to say, Dembele although he’s a wide player, what he does, this initial challenge… Mac Allister has been that pocket, they’ve not been able to cope with it, Messi has come to the right-hand side.