France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
France’s coach Didier Deschamps. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / POOL / AFP)
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Argentina faces defending champion France in men's World Cup final
It's now or never for Lionel Messi.
Argentina v France teams
LUSAIL, Qatar : Following are the starting lineups for Argentina and France for Sunday's World Cup final at Lusail Stadium:
Messi’s Argentina in World Cup final showdown with France
DOHA: Argentina face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday with Lionel Messi seeking to win the honor that has so far eluded one of football’s greatest ever players.
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.
All France players start training ahead of World Cup final
DOHA: France's Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman, who missed training on Friday (Dec 16) with a virus, were present at the start of Saturday's session on the eve of the World Cup final clash against Argentina.
France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
DOHA: France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday (Dec 17) as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
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.