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Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final

Argentina have won the World Cup for a third time, beating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 2022 final in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Argentina win World Cup as Lionel Messi crowned king against France - 8 talking points

ARGENTINA 3-3 FRANCE (AET 4-2): Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick forced a penalty shoot-out after Lionel Messi twice looked to have set Argentina on their way to World Cup glory in one of the competition's greatest ever finals

Daily Mirror

France hoping ‘adrenaline and excitement’ helps them beat illness in World Cup final

On the eve of the showpiece event in Qatar, Les Bleus have a number of players suffering with illness

The Independent UK

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France prepared to rip up the script and spoil Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream

France’s bid to defend their title is at risk of being overshadowed by Messi’s quest to win the World Cup, but Les Bleus are content with their role ahead of today’s final

The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Croatia edge out Morocco to clinch third place

Argentina and France continued their preparations for Sunday’s final.

The Independent UK

France’s survivors daring for greatest heist yet against Messi and Argentina

Didier Deschamps’ pragmatists will be set on stifling Lionel Messi’s magic as they aim to complete a hat-trick of World Cups for France

The Guardian - UK

Lloris, Varane, Griezmann, Giroud: A quartet of veterans leads France’s World Cup charge

With more than 450 international caps between them, Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Raphaël Varane have provided the backbone of coach Didier Deschamps’ French squads for the past decade. The four veterans take on Leo Messi’s Argentina on Sunday, hoping to lead Les Bleus to consecutive World Cup…

France 24

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The Deciding Factors Surrounding France, Argentina’s World Cup Final

The Messi-Mbappé focus is deserved, but Sunday’s title bout is about—and will be decided by—so much more.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina-France World Cup final in Qatar: A clash for the ages

DOHA: What do you do when a football match ceases to be just a football match, and becomes cosmic activity? Does it remain football, just a sport or does it become a lifelong metaphor for greatness and immortality. How is it entered in the official records then? Just plain Match…

The Times of India

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

Hugo Lloris refusing to think about unique World Cup record he's on verge of setting

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Lloris led Les Bleus to glory in Russia in 2018 and is now on the cusp of doing so again in Qatar, with only Argentina standing in his way of World Cup history

Daily Mirror

Hugo Lloris warns France against huge Lionel Messi mistake on eve of World Cup final against Argentina

Hugo Lloris has acknowledged that Lionel Messi will require “special focus” in the World Cup Final but has warned his France team-mates it would be a mistake to focus only on the Argentina captain.

Evening Standard

France battle virus on eve of World Cup final

DOHA: France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Argentina, says coach Didier Deschamps.

Bangkok Post

Tottenham and Man United stars praised for ‘proving English critics wrong’ by reaching World Cup final

Hugo Lloris and Raphael Varane have confounded their critics with “magnificent” displays at the World Cup, according to William Gallas.

Evening Standard

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Football London

France show Hugo Lloris respect he deserves as Tottenham keeper faces biggest Lionel Messi test

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has not always got the respect he deserves but now he stands on the precipice of World Cup history - with Lionel Messi in his way

Daily Mirror

France's Hugo Lloris attempting to end World Cup curse by making history in final

Hugo Lloris is aiming to captain France to back-to-back World Cup titles, something no other skipper has managed - with Diego Maradona and Dunga both losing the second final

The Guardian - UK

A class apart: France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris on threshold of history

Victory over Argentina would make the 35-year-old the first player to captain a side to two men’s World Cups

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and England stars included

The 2022 World Cup has been a huge success on the pitch and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the front runners

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The Independent UK

Remembering France’s thrilling 2018 triumph against Argentina – what’s changed in four years?

Kylian Mbappe inspired France to victory against Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Russia in a game depicted as a changing of the guard – but is that actually accurate?

Evening Standard

View from France: Why Hugo Lloris is a great captain and deserves to make World Cup history

Hugo Lloris can make history on Sunday. If France beat Argentina, he will become the first captain to lift the World Cup twice.

Football London

Antonio Conte must find Cristian Romero and Djed Spence answers ahead of Brentford vs Tottenham

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte has some important decisions to make over the next week or so with his Spurs team returning to action at Brentford on Boxing Day

Liverpool Echo

Luis Suarez 'masterclass' cost manager his job and gave forgotten signing his greatest Liverpool moment

Liverpool beat Tottenham 5-0 nine years ago this week in one of their best Premier League performances

The Guardian - UK

France 2-0 Morocco: World Cup semi-final player ratings

Ibrahima Konaté excelled for France, while Morocco’s captain, Romain Saïss, was unfit, well off the pace and soon withdrawn

The Guardian - UK

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

Bangkok Post

France end Morocco run to set up Argentina showdown

AL KHOR, Qatar: France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing semi-final on Wednesday to stay on course for a successful title defence and end the fairytale run of the north Africans in Qatar.

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