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FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco gave everything; they needed a little more

AL KHOR (Doha): The drums kept on beating. The whistles kept on shrieking. Morocco’s players kept on coming, again and again, their legs burning and their lungs heaving, as they raged against the dying of the light. At the end, Morocco had run out of road. At no point, not…

The Times of India

Why does the World Cup third-place game exist? It's all about the money.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — It's one of the most pointless games in international sports, a match no one wants to play and one few remember once it's over.

Los Angeles Times

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed for lack of "dignity" after dramatic World Cup exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has been blasted for failing to acknowledge the Morocco national team after France took the time to comfort the Atlas Lions following their World Cup exit

Daily Mirror

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Morocco boss explains reason Nayef Aguerd missed France semi-final after being named in line-up

Walid Regragui named West Ham United defender Nayef Aguerd in Morocco's World Cup semi-final line-up but replaced him after the warm-up as France progressed to the final

Football London

Morocco were on ‘last legs’ in World Cup semi-final defeat to France, Walid Regragui admits

Theo Hernandez struck early on but Morocco, the first African semi-finalists in history, more than matched their illustrious opponents

The Independent UK

Antoine Griezmann ‘prepared’ for ‘totally different’ Lionel Messi challenge in World Cup final

The Frenchman admitted his side face a different challenge entirely given the quality possessed by the Argentina captain.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: and then there were two

Sunday’s final between Argentina and France throws together two of the world’s best players: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé

The Guardian - UK

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France Gets the Details Right to Break Morocco’s World Cup Spell

It was another imperfect performance from Les Bleus, but Kylian Mbappé & Co. have themselves one win away from a title defense.

Sports Illustrated

‘The whole world is proud’: France game a step too far for Morocco, says Regragui

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, admitted the World Cup semi-final was a game too far for his side physically, after their 2-0 defeat by France

The Guardian - UK

For African fans, legendary Morocco feat means ‘sky is the limit’

Supporters from countries across the continent say Atlas Lions’ run proves that African teams belong to elite of game.

Al Jazeera

Walid Regragui challenges Morocco with more success after making ‘the whole world proud’ during World Cup run

Morocco coach Walid Regragui challenged the country to become regulars in the latter stages of the World Cup and said his players had made the world proud following their semi-final defeat to France.

Evening Standard

Kylian Mbappe's gesture to PSG team-mate Achraf Hakimi perfectly sums up France star

France international Kylian Mbappe was on hand to console Achraf Hakimi after Morocco's fairy-tale World Cup campaign came to an end at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run

The dream is over for the Atlas Lions but they brought much of the world along for the ride.

Al Jazeera

France do just enough to go forward – but will they have more for the final?

Deschamps’ side came up with the bare minimum against Morocco, yet Argentina will worry about their ruthlessness

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The National (Scotland)

Unlikely reunion sends Olivier Giroud's odyssey back to the Lusail - Joe Callaghan

Walid Regragui stepped out on to the playing surface and looked to be deciding which of his fallen Atlas Lions to move towards first. Their ruby-red…

The Times of India

We will try to clinch the third place, says Morocco coach Regragui

NEW DELHI: After a heartbreaking end to their dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco coach Walid Regragui said on Thursday that his record-setting team will go for the third place against Croatia on Saturday. Regragui also added that he will give chances to those who are yet…

The Independent UK

Morocco evolve but can’t advance as unforgettable World Cup dream ends

The Atlas Lions played catch-up after France’s early goal but could not pull off a comeback as Les Bleus booked a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina

The Independent UK

France beat Morocco to reach World Cup final

France 2-0 Morocco: Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani ensure the defending champions will face Argentina in Sunday’s final

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The Independent UK

France survive scare before beating battling Morocco to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi and company may be waiting at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.

Daily Mirror

Morocco double risk instantly backfires in nightmare World Cup semi-final start vs France

Injury doubts Nayef Aguerd and Romain Saiss were included in Walid Regragui's starting XI for the France clash but were forced out of the game within the first 21 minutes

Daily Mirror

France 'blame England' for duo missing World Cup semi-final with theory they can't prove

Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano were both forced out of the France line-up to face Morocco in the World Cup semi-final in two enforced changes from their quarter-final win over England

The Guardian - UK

France 2-0 Morocco: World Cup 2022 semi-final – as it happened

After goals from Théo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani, France will meet Argentina in Sunday’s final

Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta hails Walid Regragui after Morocco boss attended Arsenal manager’s coaching seminar

Mikel Arteta has refused to take credit for Morocco’s run to the World Cup semi-final.

The Guardian - UK

Messi, twisted blood and Gvardiol’s place in the World Cup montage

In today’s Football Daily: Argentina’s talisman torments a future star and get your applications in for the Belgium job

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud set for emotional reunion in France vs Morocco World Cup 2022 semi-final

Olivier Giroud will be aiming to help his nation to their second consecutive World Cup final with France set to take on Morocco and the striker could have a reunion with a familiar face during the game

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