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Didier Deschamps and Hugo Lloris react to "painful" World Cup final loss to Argentina

France gave it all, including a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick, in a bid to beat Argentina in the World Cup final but it was Lionel Messi who came up trumps in an historic encounter

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Didier Deschamps admits virus in France camp had an impact on World Cup final loss to Argentina

France coach Didier Deschamps revealed the sickness bug which swept through his squad ahead of the World Cup final may have had a "physical and psychological impact" on his players during the dramatic defeat to Argentina on penalties.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022

Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead’

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to take the match to extra time but Argentina prevailed on penalties

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Despair for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate as France lose to Argentina in World Cup final

Ibrahima Konate was an extra-time substitute for France in the World Cup final but it was Argentina who prevailed on penalties.

Liverpool Echo · Dec 18, 2022

How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic

The South American side went in at half-time with a 2-0 advantage.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to claim 2022 World Cup

It was fitting that Gonzalo Montiel hit the winning penalty. His handball had allowed Kylian Mbappé the chance to level the World Cup final at 3-3 just three minutes from the end of extra-time.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2022

Kylian Mbappe produces the most memorable fightback only to end with the most inglorious despair

France’s posterboy for the present and the future hit a World Cup final hat-trick and earned the Golden Boot but still ended on the losing side

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Argentina vs France: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finishes with his World Cup, in a story written by so many more

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

World Cup final player ratings: Mbappe produces heroics but Argentina beat France on penalties in classic

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Messi’s penalty and Di Maria’s finish looked to have won the World Cup but Mbappe struck twice in two minutes to force extra time, where both Messi and Mbappe netted again - and Montiel netted the all-important spot kick

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Didier Deschamps couldn't resist on-air dig at France in rare half-time interview

France boss Didier Deschamps was unable to hide his frustration after his side went in at half-time of Sunday's World Cup final trailing 2-0 after being outplayed by Argentina

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022