'We're not scared of the virus' - France battling illness in build-up to final
France are following strict medical rules to prevent a sickness bug spreading through their squad ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering World Cup final with Argentina.
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Lionel Messi: Argentina player's World Cup goals, stats and career highlights
Argentina captain Lionel Messi could mark his final World Cup match by winning the title that has proven elusive in an otherwise glittering career for club and country.
Spain captain Busquets retires from international football
Spain captain Sergio Busquets announced his retirement from international football on Friday after they exited the World Cup in the last 16 in a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco.
Three France players ill two days before World Cup final
France players Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman sat out training on Friday with cold-like symptoms two days before the World Cup final against Argentina, a source close to the team said.
Morocco's World Cup run is like Croatia's four years ago, says coach Dalic
AL RAYYAN : Croatia are preparing for a "huge" match against Morocco in Saturday's World Cup third-place playoff with the African team's surprise run to the semi-finals reminiscent of Croatia's own success at the 2018 tournament, said coach Zlatko Dalic on Friday.
France players hit by colds as Argentina final looms
DOHA : Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.
Formidable France in familiar territory in World Cup final
The inspirational leadership of Didier Deschamps and a deep pool of talent have turned France into the most formidable force in international football as they prepare to face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Croatia manager hopeful play-off won't be Luka Modric's international swansong
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the World Cup third-place play-off will not be the last game at a major tournament for his captain Luka Modric.