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​Pogba claims France unconcerned with Croatia fatigue

Paul Pogba does not believe that fatigue will play a role in the World Cup final.

The stage is set for the two best teams of the tournament to meet - France and Croatia.

The two will face off for the World Cup trophy in Moscow on Sunday.

Given Croatia have played extra time in all their knockout games, and played a day later in the semis, some are wondering if fatigue will hinder them.

"We are not thinking about it," Pogba said to reporters when asked about the fatigue factor ahead of the final.

"Croatia played a very tough match against England. They did not give up. They were losing 1-0 and came back.

"There are two teams and one cup. They have played 90 minutes more than us - I don't know if it's a disadvantage for them or if they're going to want to show that they want to win even more.

"For me, we are not favourites. We did not forget the doubts about us at the beginning of the competition, about our ability to play together.

"We haven't done anything yet."

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