Could the ref wanted to rush it to half time.......with France winning  2 - 1.....so they could poison the Croatian players at half time.......if there is any opportunity to poison someone....it would be half time......after running around for 45 + straight minutes.......u have to be thirsty....drink the poison quickly..

World Cup 2018 final: France 4-2 Croatia – as it happened | Football ...

https://www.theguardian.com/football/.../2018/.../world-cup-2018-final-france-v-croatia...

Jul 15, 2018 - All the build-up, match commentary and reaction as France defeated Croatia to win their second World Cup and end the 2018 tournament in ...