Gianni Infantino nearly forgets England's third-place play-off match

Gianni Infantino nearly forgets England's third-place play-off match

FIFA President Gianni Infantino nearly forgot England's third-place play-off final, which kicks off tonight at 10pm. The Three Lions play France at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, in a match that has come under fire over its purpose. Infantino, who was speaking with US President Donald Trump, spoke positively about how the tournament had gone before appearing to forget England's match. He said: "This has not just been and is not just the greatest World Cup of all time. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "It is the greatest human, social and cultural event that mankind has ever witnessed and seen, and we are all part of this, and for this I thank you very much, Mr President. "Thanks for having us here. There is one more game to go." Infantino paused, before correcting himself, saying: "Well, two more games. The bronze medal between England and France, of course. "And the great final between Argentina and Spain." LATEST SPORTS NEWS Britain's Josh Kerr smashes men's mile world record which stood for 27 years Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for Belgian Grand Prix in front of Max Verstappen Thomas Tuchel bites back at Donald Trump's jibes over England tactics at World Cup The third-place play-off has been criticised by both England and France over its practicality. France head coach Didier Deschamps summarised the mood in his squad before the game in Miami, saying: "The best for France and England would be for this match not to exist." England manager Thomas Tuchel echoed his thoughts, stating: "None of our players and none of the French players want to play this match." Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate added: "Not one of us wants to play this game for third place, but we don't have a choice." The key talking point for the game will be whether French star Kylian Mbappe can create a gap to Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. Both players currently sit on eight goals, with Messi playing in Sunday's final against Spain in what will be