The Latest Breaking News from Didier Deschamps

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Karim Benzema issues statement after heart-breaking injury ruins World Cup hopes

The Real Madrid striker was hit with a brutal injury blow on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar during an incident in training and has issued an update having been forced to withdraw from the squad

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

Karim Benzema injury: France star ruled out of World Cup with thigh problem

Benzema is the reigning Ballon d’Or holder after a brilliant year for Real Madrid

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

How not to defend a World Cup: Reigning champions France must defy history to retain their crown

Brazil’s 2006 side are the only defending champions to even play in a knockout game this millennium, showing just how difficult it will be for France to win the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Mohamed Salah has just handed Jurgen Klopp a rare Liverpool boost

Liverpool's lowest World Cup representation since 2006 could have long-lasting benefits for Jurgen Klopp this season

Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022

France vs Australia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Defending champions France have been hit with another huge injury blow with Karim Benzema ruled out of the whole World Cup as they begin their defence against Australia tonight.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

Kylian Mbappe told he's only at "40 per cent of his potential" ahead of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe has lit up Ligue 1 and the world stage since bursting onto the scene as a teenager but the PSG star has been told he is only half the player he can be

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France buck the opening-round jinx?

DOHA: For those who came in late, the French team of today resembles the Germany of the ’90s. Mostly indestructible, fearsome depth, near-complete domination, zero nerves. Gary Lineker’s famous quip about football being a simple game, 22 men chasing a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans…

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022

France are richly talented but beset by problems before World Cup defence

Injuries, public disenchantment and a certain bald idol eyeing his job is heaping unusual pressure on Didier Deschamps

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022