Spain vs France War of Words and Defensive Battle

Spain and France trade verbal blows ahead of their Dallas semi-final. Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy made controversial comments about Frances diversity which sparked a response from Warren Zaire-Emery while Lamine Yamal told Les Bleus to be scared. On the pitch Spains 36-game unbeaten run meets Frances 16-goal firepower in a tactical chess match with a final spot on the line.

Key gossip: Deschamps surprisingly called Spain more highly rated but Konate shrugged off the Spanish chatter saying we will see who benefits.