“Not one of us want to play this game” – France defender Ibrahima Konate on World Cup third-place showdown with England (Video)

France were obviously disappointed to lose to Spain in the World Cup semfinals, and having dreamed of winning the tournament again, they will now fight England for third place. New Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate couldn’t hide the lack of motivation ahead of the match.

“Not one of us want to play this game for third place, but we don’t have the choice.” 😳

France’s Ibrahima Konate on facing England in the World Cup third-place play-off match on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/jQPB7JD38s

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