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Didier Deschamps: a born competitor with only one mission in life – to win

Victory in Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina is all that matters for a man who has come to favour prose over poetry

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2022: France Squad Struck By Virus Ahead Of Final Against Argentina

Defending champions France have been affected by a virus that could cause the team's starting centre-back duo to miss the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

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

Messi, Mbappe and the Legacy Stakes of Qatar’s World Cup Final

When they met in the World Cup last 16 four years ago, it seemed like a torch had been passed. But Sunday’s final offers one more showdown, this one at the summit.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

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Every France player at risk of missing World Cup final as illness leaves FIVE key men on brink of Argentina heartbreak

France will aim to win their second World Cup title in a row on Sunday evening as they take on Argentina in the final - but they could be without a number of key men.

Daily Record

SI:AM | Messi’s First or Back-to-Back Titles for France?

The World Cup final will be epic.

Sports Illustrated

Football is the most attractive game, but its governors are squandering its joy

Those in charge at Fifa and Uefa have too often put gain above the common good. Diversity and equality must be defended

The Guardian - UK

‘Bad news ahead of the final’: Mystery illness afflicts France players at World Cup

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as the team prepares for the World Cup final against Argentina, with defenders Raphaël Varane and Ibrahima Konaté the latest to fall ill on Friday. FRANCE 24’s special correspondents report from Qatar on this mystery illness.

France 24

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

Man United defender Raphael Varane 'doubt' for World Cup final as illness grips French camp

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane's chance to play in the World Cup final appears to have been plunged into doubt

Manchester Evening News

William Saliba could be set for World Cup final start as Didier Deschamps handed France concerns

William Saliba has played less than 30 minutes at the World Cup this year but the Arsenal and France star may be needed for the final.

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Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps explains how France hope to stop Lionel Messi in World Cup 2022 final

France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted it will be more difficult to contain Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final than in their last meeting with Argentina in Russia four years ago.

Liverpool Echo

Ibrahima Konate a doubt for World Cup final as Liverpool star suffers fitness blow

France will face Argentina in the final of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 final: France out to ruin Lionel Messi’s last dance for Argentina

When the celebrations in front of their supporters were finally over, Lionel Messi embraced each and every member of Argentina’s backroom staff as he made his way off the pitch after Tuesday’s semi-final win over Croatia.

The Independent UK

France and Didier Deschamps poised for date with history and chance at immortal status

Les Bleus can become the third team in history to win back-to-back World Cups if they defeat Argentina on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Former Man Utd star wants Lionel Messi to win World Cup despite "insufferable" worry

Lionel Messi is one game away from World Cup glory, and one of his opponents from the 2011 Champions League final believes the pros of a win would outweigh the cons

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's absence from Argentina training explained ahead of World Cup final

Argentina head into Sunday's World Cup final with France aiming to end their 36-year wait for football's grand prize, though there are concerns over whether talisman Lionel Messi is fully fit

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

Football London

Paul Pogba and Didier Drogba agree on surprise N'Golo Kante replacement for Chelsea to sign

France once looked set to miss out on N'Golo Kante's presence in the midfield at the World Cup but Paul Pogba and Didier Drogba have found an unusual replacement for the Chelsea star

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