{"id":2027364,"date":"2026-07-05T00:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T21:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027364"},"modified":"2026-07-05T00:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T21:15:03","slug":"kylian-mbappe-sends-a-blunt-message-to-paraguay-we-know-how-to-play-dirty-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027364","title":{"rendered":"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 sends a blunt message to Paraguay: &#8220;We know how to play dirty too&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05\/6a499a29e418d.jpeg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"ue-c-article\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__header \">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__header-content ue-l-article--expand-right-full-from-tablet ue-l-article--expand-right-half-from-desktop\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-group\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker-container\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__kicker\">World Cup<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"ue-c-article__headline js-headline js-headlineb \">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 sends a blunt message to Paraguay: &#8220;We know how to play dirty too&#8221;<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__standfirst\">Mbapp\u00e9 is just one goal behind Messi. After the World Cup, we&#8217;ll see who ends up as the all-time leading scorer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__body\" data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__main-column ue-l-article--minimum-content-from-tablet\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-phablet ue-l-article--expand-left-full-from-tablet ue-c-article__media--main-media\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" class=\"ue-c-article__image\" alt=\"Kylian Mbappe celebrates France&apos;s victory as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball after the final whistle of a World Cup round of 16\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05\/6a499a29e418d.jpeg\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Kylian Mbappe celebrates France&#8217;s victory as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball after the final whistle of a World Cup round of 16<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar has-avatar ue-c-article__bar--horizontal-from-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-body\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__byline ue-l-article--grow-from-desktop\" aria-label=\"Redacci\u00f3n:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__byline-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__byline-name\">\n                                JORGE GORDILLO\n                    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__publishdate\" aria-label=\"Fecha de publicaci\u00f3n\"><span>Updated <\/span><time datetime=\"2026-07-05T00:15:03Z\">                            04\/07\/2026<br \/>\n        &#8211;<br \/>\n        <span>19:15<abbr title=\"Central Daylight Time\">CDT<\/abbr><\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__bar-secondary ue-u-hide-until-tablet ue-l-article--leftcol-width-from-tablet ue-l-article--float-left-from-tablet-no-margin ue-l-article--move-to-leftcol-from-tablet ue-u-sticky-top-80\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools  ue-c-article__share-tools--direction-column js_socialMedia\" aria-label=\"Compartir art\u00edculo en Redes Sociales\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--facebook\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--twitter\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Twitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--telegram\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Telegram<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--whatsapp\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir en Whatsapp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__share-tools-item ue-c-article__share-tools-item--email\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Compartir por Mail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles ue-l-article--width-1of2-from-mobile ue-l-article--width-1of3-from-desktop ue-l-article--float-right-from-mobile ue-c-article__subtitles--boxed\" aria-label=\"Contenido relacionado\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">TICKETS <\/span>Get the best seats for all sports events at Tickets Marca<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-item  \"><span class=\"ue-c-article__subtitles-kicker\">WORLD CUP <\/span>Morocco makes World Cup history with a feat no African nation has ever achieved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__body\">\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">The first quarterfinal matchup of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially set, and it promises to be a legendary rematch of the previous edition&#8217;s semifinals as <strong>France prepares to face Morocco on Thursday, July 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\"><strong>Morocco<\/strong> enters this showdown after becoming the first African nation to reach the final eight in two separate tournaments, following their dominant 3-0 victory over Canada. Meanwhile, France narrowly edged past Paraguay 1-0, courtesy of a decisive strike from <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-player\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\">\n<div id=\"player_8d9f8da7f289639f17f38531_xajd31a\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption-inner\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Mbapp\u00e9 tries to impress NBA teams with a step-back shot against Jules Kound\u00e9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">With that goal, Mbapp\u00e9 extended his tally to <strong>19 career World Cup goals<\/strong>, including an unprecedented <strong>11 goals in knockout-stage matches<\/strong>. the highest total for any player in the history of the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">It was undoubtedly the most grueling test for <strong>Les Bleus<\/strong> thus far, as the Paraguayan side employed a highly aggressive and defensive tactical approach throughout the contest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Ultimately, a critical penalty won by <strong>D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9<\/strong> in the second half provided the difference, ensuring France a spot in the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive tournament.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s Warning: France Ready to Match Tactical Grittiness<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Throughout the match, <strong>Paraguay engaged in a physical battle<\/strong>, frequently relying on tactical fouls, hard tackles, and shirt-pulling to disrupt the fluidity of the French attack. Tempers flared on both sides as the intensity spiked between the players and the technical benches.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">Following the victory, <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> did not mince words regarding the hostile environment, issuing a defiant message that has already begun to polarize fans and pundits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">&#8220;<strong><em>If we have to get our hands dirty, we will get our hands dirty,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> Mbapp\u00e9 told reporters. &#8220;<strong><em>Paraguay thought we were going to show up in tuxedos, playing pretty, attacking football. We know how to play dirty too, and that is how they played.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet-lazy\" data-lang=\"es\"><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">While Paraguay\u2019s strategy was clear\u2014aiming to frustrate the French stars, absorb pressure, and perhaps force the game to a penalty shootout\u2014the plan ultimately unraveled due to the decisive spot-kick. Mbapp\u00e9, who is currently tied with Lionel Messi for the tournament lead with seven goals, continues to prove that no player in the modern era is more lethal on the biggest stage than he is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Links P\u00e1rrafos\" class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph paragraph\">As he prepares to lead France against a resurgent Morocco, he remains laser-focused on his objective: securing a path to the semifinals and, ultimately, a historic third consecutive World Cup final appearance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__embedded\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet-lazy\" data-lang=\"es\"><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"taboola-art-mid-script\" data-ue-is-premium=\"false\" data-ue-is-basic=\"true\" data-ue-is-mobile=\"false\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__tags-container\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__tags\" aria-label=\"Etiquetado como:\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">FIFA World Cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Lionel Messi<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">France National Football Team<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-article__tags-item\">Paraguay National Football Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news \" aria-label=\"Art\u00edculos relacionados\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">World Cup <\/span>Mbapp\u00e9 ends Paraguay&#8217;s resistance<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">World Cup <\/span>Lionel Messi receives blessed Vatican gift after emotional moment with fan following Argentina victory<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-item\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__related-news-kicker\">World Cup <\/span>Memo Ochoa surprises Gil Mora with hilarious prank that shows Mexico&#8217;s World Cup chemistry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-popular-links js-featured-links ue-c-popular-links--closed\">\n<ul class=\"list ue-c-popular-links__list hidden-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-popular-links__list-item \">NFL News<\/li>\n<li class=\"ue-c-popular-links__list-item \">Cowboys News<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column\">\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-world-cup_n_b300x100_8d9f8da7f289639f17f38531\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--grow\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-world-cup_n_r_8d9f8da7f289639f17f38531\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-l-article__secondary-column-item ue-l-article--no-grow js-notice-sticky\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad ue-c-ad--label ue-c-ad--sticky\" role=\"region\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-ad__inner\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-world-cup_n_rb_8d9f8da7f289639f17f38531\" class=\"publicidad ue-autorefresh-bind\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/2026\/07\/05\/kylian-mbappe-sends-blunt-message-to-paraguay-we-know-how-to-play-dirty-too.html&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/e00-xlk-ue-marca-en.uecdn.es\/files\/article_main_microformat\/uploads\/2026\/07\/05\/6a499a29e418d.jpeg&#8221;] World Cup Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 sends a blunt message to Paraguay: &#8220;We know how to play dirty too&#8221; Mbapp\u00e9 is just one goal behind Messi. 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