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Spain 'here to suffer' and France unites against racism ahead of World Cup semi

Spain is invoking the aura of the Roman Empire, while France is lighting up the pitch and remaining united off it, ahead of their men's World Cup semi-final in Dallas.

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France coach Didier Deschamps has proven to be a master chemist throughout this tournament, making oil and water mix, and turning it into liquid gold.

His famed front four of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and the combination of Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué have gelled together in a way that has forced other teams into resignation and delighted fans with their poetic entertainment.

Deschamps has transformed this team in a relatively short period, and now, although he insists Spain will be the favourite in their World Cup semi-final in Dallas, he is not fooling anyone.

Didier Deschamps led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup, and his team is again the title favourite. (Getty Images)

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