'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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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.
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.
Saiss, Aguerd start for Morocco, France make two changes
AL KHOR, Qatar : Morocco captain Romain Saiss and centre back partner Nayef Aguerd have been passed fit to play while France have been forced into two changes for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
France v Morocco teams
AL KHOR, Qatar : Teams for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt stadium:
Raphael Varane insists France must avoid Morocco 'trap' to earn place in final
Raphael Varane insists France will not "fall into the trap" of simply thinking a place in the World Cup final is theirs for the taking.
France know Morocco not just an expert defence mechanism
DOHA : France are fully aware that Morocco are much more than a strictly defensive team as they prepare for their unexpected World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday.
Mbappe bags brace as France send Poland home
Olivier Giroud's record goal and Kylian Mbappe's moments of sheer brilliance sent defending champions France into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 victory against Poland on Sunday.