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France battles the odds in bid for a third World Cup victory

France coach Didier Deschamps knows that many football fans want Argentina to win Sunday's World Cup final – just to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from the sport's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps says he thinks some in France may be hoping for an Argentina victory, too.

France 24

World Cup final: The critical team selection decisions Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps must make

One has big call to make with his starting tactics in Qatar, while the other must choose between sticking or twisting in defence

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps’ most masterful work has been uniting a divided football nation

France and their serial winner of a manager stand on the verge of World Cup history

The Independent UK

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FIFA World Cup 2022: France Squad Struck By Virus Ahead Of Final Against Argentina

Defending champions France have been affected by a virus that could cause the team's starting centre-back duo to miss the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Chelsea can finally beat Barcelona to major transfer coup after failed Man Utd talks over wages

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues can beat Barcelona in the market in a way of getting back for summer deals that broke down.

Football London

Varane, Konate Miss World Cup Training for Virus-Hit France

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté were among five France players who missed training on Friday, two days before the World Cup final against Argentina. The two center backs have reportedly become the latest members of the France squad to be affected by a virus, according to French media. Three other…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Varane, Konaté and Coman train apart as virus hits France World Cup final plan

France have taken measures to try to deal with a virus that has disrupted their preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina

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France taking action to stop virus spreading through squad ahead of World Cup final

A number of players are being made to isolate in their rooms at the team’s base in Qatar

The Independent UK

Ousmane Dembele shrugs off virus concerns in France camp ahead of World Cup final meeting with Argentina

Ousmane Dembele says France’s players are not afraid that the virus running through their camp will cost them a shot a World Cup glory on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Every France player at risk of missing World Cup final as illness leaves FIVE key men on brink of Argentina heartbreak

France will aim to win their second World Cup title in a row on Sunday evening as they take on Argentina in the final - but they could be without a number of key men.

Daily Record

SI:AM | Messi’s First or Back-to-Back Titles for France?

The World Cup final will be epic.

Sports Illustrated

‘Bad news ahead of the final’: Mystery illness afflicts France players at World Cup

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as the team prepares for the World Cup final against Argentina, with defenders Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté the latest to fall ill on Friday. FRANCE 24’s special correspondents report from Qatar on this mystery illness.

France 24

World Cup 2022: France stars hit by mystery illness as squad decimated ahead of final

Didier Deschamps’ France have been hit with major doubts and worries ahead of the World Cup final with Argentina with a number of players have been struck down with injury and and illness

Daily Mirror

Man United defender Raphael Varane 'doubt' for World Cup final as illness grips French camp

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane's chance to play in the World Cup final appears to have been plunged into doubt

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Evening Standard

France vs Argentina tactics: Where World Cup 2022 final will be won and lost

The biggest game in world football is almost upon us as, arguably, the two best sides in the international game face off in the World Cup 2022 final.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool 'offered' chance to sign France World Cup star who is desperate to play in the Premier League

Adrien Rabiot has never hidden his desire to play in the Premier League and has been excellent for France in the World Cup

Manchester Evening News

Adrien Rabiot 'offered' to Premier League clubs and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot was linked with a move to Man United in the summer transfer window.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: Argentina v France will provide subplots aplenty

A host of intriguing storylines await, including those for clubmates

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Daily Mirror

France illness hits third member of squad ahead of World Cup final vs Argentina

The illness spreading through the France squad has hit its third player after Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano sat out of the semi-final win over Morocco on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Argentina vs France predicted lineups and team news for World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France for a shot at glory in Qatar

The Independent UK

Argentina vs France prediction and odds: How will World Cup final play out?

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France for a shot at glory in Qatar

The Independent UK

What channel is Argentina vs France on? Kick-off time and where to watch World Cup 2022 final

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France for a shot at glory in Qatar

The Independent UK

Argentina vs France live stream: How to watch World Cup final online and on TV

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Kylian Mbappe and France for a shot at glory in Qatar

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: France bid to stop virus spreading through squad before Argentina final

Didier Deschamps has revealed France are taking precautions to stop a virus spreading through their squad before Sunday’s World Cup Final against Argentina.

The Independent UK

France had to ‘dig deep’ to beat Morocco after flu hit World Cup squad, Didier Deschamps reveals

France could become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain their status as champions of the world

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