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"Nothing personal against our English friends, but a bet is a bet," Macron wrote on X, following the Matildas win in Brisbane.Hours before the declaration of support, Albanese hit up Macron on social media."If @TheMatildas win tonight, you'll support Australia in the semi-finals. If the @equipedefranceF win, I'll support France. Deal?"
Macron soon replied: "The World Cup is brilliantly co-organised by you, Australia. It's an honour to face the Matildas in the quarter-finals today, but no worries: Les Bleues will take the lead! Deal." The Matildas will play England next Wednesday for a spot in the final after the European champions beat Colombia 2-1.
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