France World Cup Archives

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Speculation swirls over possible Karim Benzema return for France

In Benzema’s absence, Olivier Giroud has led the French attack, scoring four goals in five games in Qatar. Karim Benzema, renown Real Madrid star player, may take a flight to Qatar to…

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‘Don’t disrespect the legend’: Mbappe hits back at French football chief after Zidane comments

The head of France’s Football Federation’s comments come after Coach Didier Deschamps contract extension Kylian Mbappe has come to the defence of Zinedine Zidane on social media after the President…

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France rules out Zidane signing as coach Deschamps extends contract

Deschamps had previously been expected to leave after the World Cup, but he has committed himself to France for another three years France coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract…

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Benzema sent home ‘prematurely’ during World Cup: agent

The claim furthers the rumored problematic relationship with Deschamps’s Les Blues and Karim Benzema Karim Benzema’s agent has called out France coach Didier Deschamps for sending the superstar footballer home…

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Dembele says France team ‘not afraid of the virus’ amid flu fears

Ousmane Dembele has shrugged off virus worries as France gear up for the World Cup final against Argentina Amid a viral illness that has infected the France team’s key players,…

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Heartbreak for France as Paul Pogba ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France midfielder Paul Pogba will skip the World Cup in Qatar after failing to recover from his knee surgery, his agent confirmed on Monday. Breaking the news to both France…

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News

France charges man over hit-and-run that killed 14 year old boy during World Cup celebrations

Teenage boy died after being hit by a car as scattered incidents of violence reported in several French cities following France’s win over Morocco in World Cup semi-finals. A suspect…

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Big blow to France as Kante ruled out of World Cup in Qatar

French midfielder N’Golo Kante will not return to the World Cup pitch, it has been confirmed, after the footballer suffered an injury that has ruled him out for three months.…

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French Football Federation condemns racist abuse of Black players after World Cup loss

More than 12 of the 25 French players are Black and have African ancestry, including French star Kylian Mbappe, who is of Cameroonian and Algerian descent. The French Football Federation…

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