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William Saliba's World Cup final hope suffers blow as France get boost for Lionel Messi clash

William Saliba has been utilised as a squad player by France at the World Cup this year and had looked on course to feature in Sunday's final against Lionel Messi's Argentina

Football London

Karim Benzema: Didier Deschamps reveals latest on World Cup final status after cryptic message

France coach Didier Deschamps says he does not know if Karim Benzema or any of his other injured players will attend the World Cup Final.

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps determined to quash Lionel Messi pleas ahead of World Cup final

Didier Deschamps' France are aiming to become the first men's team since 1962 to defend the World Cup when they take on Argentina in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

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Didier Deschamps gives update on France virus with Raphael Varane doubt for World Cup final

Man United defender Raphael Varane was absent from France training on Friday with 'flu-like symptoms' in the squad.

Manchester Evening News

Messi Seeks Glory, Argentina Meets France in World Cup Final

It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. Can he finally, at the age of 35, win football’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Raphael Varane's bad omen gives hope to Lionel Messi in World Cup 2022 final

France defender Raphael Varane has been an important presence in his country's run to the World Cup showpiece, but there are pros and cons to his impressive records in finals

Daily Mirror

World Cup final: The critical team selection decisions Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps must make

One has big call to make with his starting tactics in Qatar, while the other must choose between sticking or twisting in defence

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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

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

World Cup Final tactical bonanza as Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe blockbuster not the whole story

The eyes of football fans across the globe will turn their attention to Qatar on Sunday for the showpiece.

Daily Record

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

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

Messi vs Mbappe sees immoral World Cup set for an immortal conclusion

The 2022 World Cup final stands out because it is a rare deciding match between two of the great stars of the age

The Independent UK

Nike risk embarrassing France as World Cup winners shirt accidentally posted online

France will play Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar - with the bookies struggling to pick an obvious favourite between the two nations

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The Guardian - UK

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

Dynamite News

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:

Los Angeles Times

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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Sports Illustrated

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The World Cup final will be epic.

The Guardian - UK

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

France 24

‘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.

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