'Paraguay's players were absolute disgrace': South American side slammed after WC exit
ONP Summary
France advanced past Paraguay in their World Cup round-of-16 match after Mbappé converted a penalty in the 70th minute. Paraguay, who had upset Germany earlier, mounted physical resistance but could not overcome their favored opponents.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets praised Paraguay's tactical expertise and football quality, presenting them as respectful competitors employing strategic depth rather than merely physical approaches.
Moderate: Centrist outlets presented Paraguay as physical yet legitimate underdogs, crediting France's superior quality for overcoming their tactical discipline in advancing as tournament favorites.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets condemned Paraguay's tactics as unsporting violence, arguing their disruptive physicality forced France to rely on a penalty for progression.
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France reached the quarter-finals with a tense 1-0 win over France national football team, but the match was overshadowed by the behaviour of Paraguay national football team.
Joe Hart called Paraguay's players "an absolute disgrace", while Micah Richards described their conduct as "embarrassing".
Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty to set up a quarter-final clash with Morocco. ...