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Are France destined to do what only Italy and Brazil have done so far at the FIFA World Cup?

It's quite an incredible statistic when you think about it - In 21 completed editions only two teams ever have managed to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. The Italians did it in 1938, defending the trophy, which they won in 1934.

The Times of India

France's transformation since 2018 World Cup triumph exposes area England can exploit

France are on a mission to make history as they attempt to retain the World Cup with key players such as Hugo Lloris, Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann

Daily Mirror

Why Kylian Mbappe and France are better off without Karim Benzema

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s injury has proven serendipitous for Les Bleus as their superstar has been unlocked

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Ian Wright accuses Graeme Souness of being "disrespectful" with World Cup analysis

The former Arsenal striker has taken aim at Graeme Souness for his analysis of the current World Cup in Qatar with attention now turning to the quarter-finals of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's £173m wage offer and comparison to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe deals

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in January and in doing so would obliterate the record for the highest earning footballer in the world

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe will break all records and he’s doing it the old-fashioned way

The France forward’s latest virtuoso display came in the 3-1 last-16 victory over Poland on Sunday

The Independent UK

Olivier Giroud grabs France record but still has to fight Mbappé for attention

Olivier Giroud scored his 52nd goal for his country and deserved the ovation but Kylian Mbappé scored twice to ensure win against Poland

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Mauricio Pochettino lets Tottenham allegiances slip with ruthless Olivier Giroud verdict

Olivier Giroud enjoyed a record-breaking night at the World Cup and Mauricio Pochettino has confessed to disliking the forward when he was at Arsenal and Chelsea

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud scores 52nd goal to break Henry’s France record

The 36-year-old has become France’s all-time top goal scorer – but Kylian Mbappe is not far behind.

Al Jazeera

Olivier Giroud prepares for France record that he was never meant to break

Olivier Giroud was never meant to play for France, let alone be a World Cup winner and on the verge of becoming Les Bleus' all-time top goalscorer - still, his rise divides opinion

Daily Mirror

How immigration ‘made French football better’

From Polish miners to heroes of Algerian independence, immigrants have greatly influenced French football.

Al Jazeera

Karim Benzema decision made by Didier Deschamps amid World Cup injury recovery hopes

Karim Benzema was ruled out of the 2022 World Cup with a thigh injury before speculation this week that he could make a staggering return after his recovery went better than planned

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema could make sensational World Cup 2022 return after rapid injury recovery

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France World Cup squad after returning to first-team training and recovering from injury

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema in World Cup return hope as Real Madrid talisman could defy medical diagnosis for France

The 34-year-old was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar but could now be available for selection again.

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Five talking points from day seven of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

As a Socceroos win sends fans crazy at Fed Square, one superstar is Argentina's saviour while another is driving France into the next round, while a national coach has a war of words with a former star striker / manager turned pundit. Check out the five talking points for day…

Daily Mirror

Graeme Souness aims rant at "lucky" Olivier Giroud and makes "controversy" comparison

The Liverpool legend did not hold back in his assessment of the France striker despite the fact Olivier Giroud is so close to becoming Les Bleus all-time leading goal-scorer

Evening Standard

Attacking variety leaves France capable of defending World Cup crown as Kylian Mbappe shines in Denmark win

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Denmark to become the first side to confirm their place in the last-16 in another statement from the holders.

Daily Record

Ally McCoist in devilish Graeme Souness call back as Rangers icons end up on same side over World Cup shock rant

Souness is adamant Giroud is "lucky" to be on the same number of France goals as Thierry Henry.

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Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022: France vs Denmark match preview

France will look to secure a spot in the next round as they face a Denmark side that underwhelmed in their first match.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coman Leaves France Training Session Ahead of Denmark Clash

Kingsley Coman has left France's training session on Thursday, two days before the defending champions face Denmark in Group D of the World Cup in Qatar. The forward walked off the pitch with no apparent injury in a session that was attended by all players, including Raphael Varane who missed…

Daily Mirror

Real Madrid respond to stunning Cristiano Ronaldo return rumours after his Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent after leaving Manchester United but there will be no return to Real Madrid - for whom he became a legend between 2009 and 2018

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: 'Go-karting' Giroud helps France zoom past opening hurdle

France first defending champs since Brazil in 2006 to win opening game

Evening Standard

Olivier Giroud defies critics to match Thierry Henry record and soothe injury-hit France in big World Cup win

Has one person’s aptitude for a task ever been so justifiably questioned, yet so undeniably clear?

Evening Standard

Olivier Giroud answers France call as dazzling deputies display Didier Deschamps depth in World Cup opener

Four years ago in Russia, Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France’s World Cup success, despite being a centre-forward who did not score.

The Independent UK

Olivier Giroud: The amiable everyman of French football makes history at Qatar World Cup

Olivier Giroud’s double in the 4-1 win over Australia cemented his France legacy, one guided by the faith and nous of manager Didier Deschamps

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