SHOCKING: 13 - What They Never Told You

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 · Dec 17, 2022

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 · Dec 17, 2022

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 · Dec 17, 2022

Messi? Mbappé? Or can Griezmann tip balance in France Argentina World Cup final?

Three and a half weeks on from the defeat to Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina's players will stride onto the pitch at the same venue for the 2022 World Cup final against France. Much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth followed the loss to Hervé Renard's side…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022

Late bloomers like Giroud and Kane prove an important point about talent

For one so handsome, Olivier Giroud hasn’t had it all his own way. At the age of 21, when many of his contemporaries were playing Champions’ League football, the Frenchman signed his first contract. He played mostly that year in the fifth tier of French football, alongside amateurs and semi-professionals.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

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?

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Argentina should get physical with stylish Antoine Griezmann to shut down France

Neither World Cup finalist look to dominate the ball but denying Griezmann possession is vital for Lionel Scaloni’s side

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Argentina vs France prediction and odds ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup Final

The Inside brings you the best in betting tips and prediction during the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the stage is set to find out whether France become the first nation to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1962 or if Argentina lift the trophy for the first time…

Football London · Dec 15, 2022

Aurelien Tchouameni explains France's accidental squad which gives World Cup advantage

France are aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 but will have to beat Lionel Messi and Argentina on Sunday

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022