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France trio subjected to vile racist abuse on social media after World Cup final

France lost the World Cup final to Argentina after a penalty shootout in Qatar, with three members of Didier Deschamps' squad receiving sickening racist abuse in the immediate aftermath

Daily Mirror

Arsenal's perfect January transfer from France's World Cup squad that's not Marcus Thuram

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that some World Cup superstars had caught his eye and Gunners-linked France forward Marcus Thuram's teammate should now be in the Spaniard's sights.

Football London

Karim Benzema announces retirement from international duty after World Cup frustration

Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football.

Evening Standard

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Karim Benzema confirms France retirement after World Cup final defeat

Karim Benzema missed the World Cup finals through injury and has now confirmed he has retired from international duty for France through a social media post on Monday

Daily Mirror

Man United ace Raphael Varane admits he was 'empty and drained' during World Cup final

Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has claimed that he "wasn’t well" during France's World Cup final loss.

Manchester Evening News

World Cup final thriller offers Gareth Southgate and England stark reminder of level they must reach

In the immediate aftermath of England’s quarter-final defeat by France, Gareth Southgate was unsure if he would watch the final week of the World Cup. The pain was still too raw and the England manager felt the need to put some emotional distance between himself and Qatar while he decided…

Evening Standard

World Cup Final view from France: It will take 40 years to forget this defeat to Argentina

For French people, losing to West Germany in Seville in the semi-finals of the 1982 World Cup is the most glorious defeat in our history. We were leading 3-1 in extra-time but Germany came back to 3-3 before we lost on penalties.

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Hugo Lloris backs Kylian Mbappe to lead France’s new generation to World Cup glory

Kylian Mbappe is ready to lead the next generation of French talent back to the top of world football, according to captain Hugo Lloris.

Evening Standard

Patrice Evra left "heartbroken" after correctly predicting World Cup final outcome

Patrice Evra had insisted before Sunday's World Cup final that Argentina would win on penalties; unfortunately for France, their former left-back got his prediction spot on

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps sets date to decide France future after World Cup Final defeat

France boss Didier Deschamps will hold talks over his future next month as he considers stepping down from the role in the wake of Sunday’s World Cup Final defeat.

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps on why Olivier Giroud had to go off in 41st minute of World Cup final

The France boss acted swiftly five minutes before half-time when he substituted both Giroud and Ousmane Dembele as his side were 2-0 down in the World Cup final

Daily Mirror

Mesut Ozil rubs salt in France wounds with Karim Benzema point after World Cup final

France were edged out by Argentina during Sunday's thrilling World Cup final and Mesut Ozil has claimed the outcome would have been different if Karim Benzema had played

Daily Mirror

Lionel Scaloni: The caretaker who became a World Cup winner and facilitator of Messi’s dreams

The Argentina manager found the right balance in his team to achieve what many before had failed to do, and his own journey was just as extraordinary

The Independent UK

Drama specialists Argentina deserve their FIFA World Cup title

LUSAIL (Qatar): Sunday's FIFA World Cup final turned from a one-sided affair into a nerve-racking vintage showdown and it was somehow fitting that footballing diva Argentina prevailed over France amid the drama.

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 reaction LIVE: Lionel Messi ‘to continue’ as Karim Benzema retires from France duty

Incredible drama in Qatar as Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France but Argentina triumphed on penalties

Daily Mirror

Ousmane Dembele destroyed after "little boy" performance in World Cup final nightmare

Ousmane Dembele flopped in the World Cup final for France, giving away a penalty which allowed Argentina to take a 1-0 lead. The Barcelona star was promptly slammed by pundits after he was brutally subbed off before half-time.

The Independent UK

‘I want to continue’: Lionel Messi not ready to call time on Argentina career yet

Boss Lionel Scaloni has vowed to save a place for his superstar skipper

Daily Mirror

Neymar sends message to Lionel Messi after beating Kylian Mbappe in World Cup final

PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi clashed in the World Cup final, and it was the latter who came out on top, as Argentina edged France on penalties following a dramatic 120 minutes

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A record-breaking hat-trick and Messi's GOAT status confirmed: Five talking points from Argentina's World Cup win over France

Lionel Messi's World Cup fairytale is complete, after he led Argentina to their first trophy in 36 years in one of the greatest football games of all time. Here are five talking points.

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps claims illness affected France in World Cup final

Didier Deschamps suggested France had felt the ‘physical or psychological impact’ of an illness-affected run-up to their World Cup final defeat against Argentina

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps and Hugo Lloris react to "painful" World Cup final loss to Argentina

France gave it all, including a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick, in a bid to beat Argentina in the World Cup final but it was Lionel Messi who came up trumps in an historic encounter

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps admits virus in France camp had an impact on World Cup final loss to Argentina

France coach Didier Deschamps revealed the sickness bug which swept through his squad ahead of the World Cup final may have had a "physical and psychological impact" on his players during the dramatic defeat to Argentina on penalties.

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead’

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to take the match to extra time but Argentina prevailed on penalties

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé leads French frenzy after Didier Deschamps rolls the dice

Striker exploded into life to drag his side back into the contest – but the madcap game was proof that France’s plan had failed

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps reveals timeline for decision over whether to remain France manager

The head coach has taken Les Bleus to two finals but will not rush his choice over whether to remain

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