France 0-2 Spain: French media reacts to disappointing World Cup semi-final loss - including scathing L'Equipe player ratings

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The French media delivered a frank assessment of the national team on Wednesday morning after their World Cup semi-final exit to Spain. France were below their usual high standards as they were beaten 2-0 in Dallas by the European champions. Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty was backed up by Pedro Porro's second-half strike, as France's much-vaunted front four fell flat. L'Equipe ran with an image of a forlorn Kylian Mbappe and the headline of "Fallen star" - adding the team were "powerless"