India, July 14 -- France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has avoided repeating the mistake he made before the 2024 Euros as France prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup semi-final. The clash is a rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final, where Spain knocked France out on their way to lifting the trophy. Ahead of that game, Rabiot had questioned Lamine Yamal, saying the Spanish wonderkid "had to do much more" if he wanted to play in a final.

The comment backfired spectacularly. Yamal responded in the best possible way, scoring a stunning goal to inspire Spain's comeback win. Before the match, the teenager had posted on social media: "Move in silence, speak only when it's time to say checkmate." His brilliant strike and composed display sent Fra...