Mbappe double sinks Denmark, takes France into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Mbappe double gives France spot in World Cup knockout stage
DOHA : Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half double as France became the first team to book their spot in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday by defeating a feisty Danish team 2-1 in a tense encounter.
France v Denmark teams
DOHA : Teams for the Group D match between France and Denmark at the 974 Stadium on Saturday:
Varane back in central for France against Denmark
DOHA : Raphael Varane will start at centre back for France against Denmark in their Group D clash at the World Cup on Saturday after fully recovering from a hamstring injury.
Dolberg to lead Danish line in World Cup opener with Tunisia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand has placed his faith in striker Kasper Dolberg to lead the line in their opening World Cup Group D game against Tunisia on Tuesday.
Barca's Pique says he felt liberated with decision to retire
BARCELONA : Retiring Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said he felt liberated when coach Xavi Hernandez took him off in the 83rd minute of the 2-0 win over Almeria on Saturday as he walked off in tears to a standing ovation from a packed Camp Nou.
Retiring Pique doesn't feel as 'important or useful' as before: Xavi
BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he understands Gerard Pique's decision to retire halfway through the season, because the 35-year-old defender doesn't feel as "important or useful" to the team as before.
Defender Kounde in Barca’s squad for El Clasico
[FILES] Barcelona’s French defender Jules Kounde warms up before the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 17, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)