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Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps

The Real Madrid striker has recovered quickly from the thigh injury that appeared to rule him out on the eve of the Qatar World Cup

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

World Cup TV schedule: How to watch Argentina vs. France in final

DOHA, Qatar — The first (and possibly last) December World Cup ends this weekend with two soccer powers meeting in the final.

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Karim Benzema emphatically ends France World Cup talk with defiant statement

France take on Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday but Karim Benzema is not expected to be in attendance at the game amid reports he could be in the squad

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Could Karim Benzema play for France in World Cup 2022 final against Argentina?

With France preparing for a second successive World Cup final, much has been made about Karim Benzema’s potential return to the squad.

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Paul Pogba prohibited from attending World Cup final as France face Argentina

The France and Juventus midfielder hoped to link up with his international colleagues ahead of the World Cup final but has now been banned from flying to Qatar to attend the match itself

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

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema decides on World Cup stance after being given green light for France return

France reached their second successive World Cup final by beating Morocco on Wednesday night, with claims emerging that Karim Benzema could return to face Argentina

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema in line for potential shock return to France World Cup final squad

The Real Madrid striker was ruled out of the tournament, but may now be fit enough to play some role in Sunday's final.

Irish Mirror

Karim Benzema could make sensational France return for World Cup final clash with Argentina

Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France squad for Sunday’s World Cup Final, with rumours swirling that the Real Madrid forward is flying back out to Qatar.

Evening Standard

Karim Benzema gets green light for sensational France return ahead of World Cup final

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has recovered from a thigh injury and could fly back to Qatar to rejoin the France squad ahead of their World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday

Daily Mirror

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…

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France defeats Morocco, will face Argentina in World Cup final

AL KHOR, Qatar — France is back in the World Cup final, with Theo Hernández's goal in the fifth minute sparking Les Bleus to a 2-0 win over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions' Cinderella run to the semifinals.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford backed to replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid

Man United forward Marcus Rashford has been heavily linked with a move away from the club ahead of the January transfer window

Daily Mirror

Glen Johnson names two clubs Marcus Rashford would "100 per cent" leave Man Utd to join

Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move away from Manchester United although Erik ten Hag did confirm the club are set to activate the one-year extension on his contract

The Independent UK

Why isn’t Didier Deschamps seen as a coaching genius?

The France manager could become a two-time World Cup-winning manager but is rarely seen as one of the all-time greats

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Daily Mirror

Man Utd transfer round-up: Ronaldo savings to pave way for two monster deals

The Red Devils have seen their wage bill decrease dramatically following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and are now looking to use those extra funds on two big signings

The Times of India

Are France destined to do what only Italy and Brazil have done so far at the FIFA World Cup?

It's quite an incredible statistic when you think about it - In 21 completed editions only two teams ever have managed to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. The Italians did it in 1938, defending the trophy, which they won in 1934.

Daily Mirror

France's transformation since 2018 World Cup triumph exposes area England can exploit

France are on a mission to make history as they attempt to retain the World Cup with key players such as Hugo Lloris, Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann

The Independent UK

Why Kylian Mbappe and France are better off without Karim Benzema

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s injury has proven serendipitous for Les Bleus as their superstar has been unlocked

Daily Mirror

Ian Wright accuses Graeme Souness of being "disrespectful" with World Cup analysis

The former Arsenal striker has taken aim at Graeme Souness for his analysis of the current World Cup in Qatar with attention now turning to the quarter-finals of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's £173m wage offer and comparison to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe deals

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in January and in doing so would obliterate the record for the highest earning footballer in the world

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe will break all records and he’s doing it the old-fashioned way

The France forward’s latest virtuoso display came in the 3-1 last-16 victory over Poland on Sunday

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