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Jul 2018
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World Cup 2018: Vive La France and World...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Donnie Kwak, Micah Peters, and Chris Ryan sit down to close out the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a recap of the final. They talk France's dedication and Croatia's ability to overcome adversity before asking whether this is the beginning of a French dynasty. (1:25:00). Then they hand out some World Cup awards, including: Best Defender, Best Attacker, ... Show More
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