Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[andyh]

Well done ref. Mbappe clearly initiated that tiny bit of contact.
Brilliant reffing.

[paul_e]

I like that decision, Mbappe played for it and could easily have stayed on his feet.

[Dogtanian]

France have woken up now.

[adrenachrome]

I am constantly bewildered at how many top class professional defenders tackle with the wrong leg.

[cdbearsfan]

Sarr has been absolutely wank.

[TonyD]

Didn’t look like a penalty to me. Couldn’t believe how commentator and Shearer were carrying on. Pleased ref called it fairly!

Indeed Shearer is watching the same as us and I cannot see contact. 

[PeterWithesShin]

France would be scoring for fun if they had Ollie up front instead of Mbappe.

[Hampshire Villa]

No contact. Clear daylight.

[Dogtanian]

I like that decision, Mbappe played for it and could easily have stayed on his feet.

Exactly, it’s mad that touching the player, no matter how slight, is considered a penalty.

[cdbearsfan]

There doesn't need to be contact for it to be a foul.

[olaftab]

Ref should have booked him as well.

[PeterWithesShin]

There was contact.

[TonyD]

There doesn't need to be contact for it to be a foul.

Eh?

[Dogtanian]

Pfft.

[Brazilian Villain]

1-0, Mbappe.