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Mbappe is apparently the first man to score a score a World Cup final hat-trick who hasn't also played first class cricket alongside Jim Laker

https://twitter.com/GryllidaeC/status/1604531676507668480?s=20&t=YsjheH6hb3znSGVBpndVYA

And also "First person to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final where all three were over the line"

https://twitter.com/comedyray/status/1604531883915808774?s=20&t=YsjheH6hb3znSGVBpndVYA

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Well that was the greatest game of football I have ever seen. Not to be cliche but what is it with French teams and miracle comebacks! So happy Argentina got up though, what a dream end for Messi

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Awesome performance by the Polish referee Syzman Marciniak. Was hardly noticeable, always the best metric for judging a judge, and got the calls right. His instant judgment on the Marcus Thuram simulation was outstanding.

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Yes, he was excellent. One minor gripe was he maybe could have done more to stop Martinez’ gamesmanship in the shootout… but also acknowledge some people actually like that carry on.

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Should have read that Mbappe was the first man to score a hat-trick in a losing team in a final. Apologies, and well spotted Patrick!

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Interesting to see where Liam Napier got the info for his exclusive.

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