There are many people saying that the french are trying to do everything in their power to push their athletes while they're hosting the Olympics. There is a purported lack of impartiality in decisions that can affect outcomes. The Greek fencer in the women's tournament was disqualified against her french opponent over what many called unfair referee decisions.

In football extra time is supposed to be based on how long the ball was out of play. Of course 18 minutes sounds absurd. Still though France seems to have lost which I'd say was kind of expected to say the least. France had a good run for what their team is I'd say.