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Felt artificial - Adrien Rabiot criticizes the playing conditions at World Cup match

Adrien Rabiot criticizes the state of the pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium during France's World Cup clash with Senegal, calling it 'hard and rigid'. Despite a 3-1 victory, Rabiot found the playing conditions far from ideal.

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Felt artificial - Adrien Rabiot criticizes the playing conditions at World Cup match

'Felt artificial' - Adrien Rabiot blames 'hard & rigid' pitch for making France's World Cup clash with Senegal 'very sluggish'

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Adrien Rabiot's Disappointment

Adrien Rabiot, the French midfielder, expressed his dissatisfaction with the playing conditions during France's opening World Cup match against Senegal. Despite securing a 3-1 victory, Rabiot emphasized that the state of the pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium significantly impacted the gameplay. He described the artificial surface as hard and rigid, making it challenging for players to maneuver the ball effectively.

Published on Jun 17, 2026