Champions! Lionel Messi leads Argentina to electrifying World Cup victory over France
Argentina has beaten reigning champions France in the final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after extra time and penalties in an electrifying encounter.
Les Bleus Sport News
World Cup Final preview: Messi's final waltz must be magical to allay Les Bleus
Will the 2022 tournament be remembered as Messi's World Cup or can this famous France side stand shoulder to shoulder with that great back-to-back Brazil team of the Pele era?
Southgate to stay on as England manager - reports
Gareth Southgate will stay on as England manager and spearhead their Euro 2024 qualification campaign, according to reports in the UK.
Hugo Lloris expects France to be fighting fit for World Cup final
France captain Hugo Lloris believes the "adrenaline and excitement" of a World Cup final with Argentina will ensure all his team-mates are fit to play, despite illness affecting several members of the squad.
Virus-hit France focused on finishing the job against Argentina - Deschamps
France have not been overly troubled by the virus that has hit several players in the past few days, coach Didier Deschamps said, as the squad prepare to finish off their World Cup campaign in Sunday's final against Argentina.
Macron defends World Cup trip amid Qatar graft scandal
BRUSSELS: President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Dec 15) stood by his decision to travel to Qatar to support France's World Cup team, despite allegations linking the Gulf monarchy to corruption in the European Parliament.
France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
AL KHOR: France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash and set up a showdown on Sunday (Dec 18) with Lionel Messi's Argentina.
'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.