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France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of World Cup opener

Doha (AFP) - Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".

AFP

Hearts' Australia trio set France top challenge by Toby Sibbick ahead of World Cup showdown

The Tynecastle stopper has tasked Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin and Nathaniel Atkinson to bring back a good few shirts with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema in Les Blues' squad.

Edinburgh Live

Toby Sibbick reveals Hearts teammates issued with Benzema and Mbappe World Cup challenge

Kye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson and Cammy Devlin have strict instructions for their Group D opener against France.

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World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 Golden Boot odds: Harry Kane leads Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now upon us as the game’s leading players take to the biggest tournament in sport.

Evening Standard

Veteran Giroud eyeing Henry's France goal record at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Olivier Giroud is hoping to break Thierry Henry's record and become France's all-time leading goalscorer at this year's World Cup as he comes into the tournament in Qatar after a fine run of form with AC Milan.

AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo urged to retire after World Cup as Man Utd star sent Lionel Messi dig

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he would be best off retiring after the World Cup after the latest episode of his "disproportionate ego" rearing its head at Manchester United

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Messi's Argentina and champions France jet to World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was due to jet into Qatar on Wednesday hoping to crown his glorious career by lifting the World Cup trophy as defending champions France also prepared to join the party.

AFP

England's World Cup squad valued at over £1billion and Aaron Ramsey's 'pinch himself' moment

The Premier League is providing the most players at the tournament while Gianni Infantino addresses G20 summit.

Daily Record

Messi, Ronaldo: 4 players Chelsea could monitor at Qatar World Cup with view to free transfer

Plenty of stars heading to the World Cup will see their contracts expire in the summer of 2023

Football London

Carlo Ancelotti names Cristiano Ronaldo among top five players he's ever coached

Carlo Ancelotti and Cristiano Ronaldo spent two years as colleagues at Real Madrid, winning the Champions League in 2014 as the latter went on to scoop the Ballon d'Or

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the World Cup stars with one last shot at glory

The 2022 World Cup will bring the curtain down on a golden generation of international footballers – and for many it will be a painful goodbye

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 Golden Boot odds and betting tips as Harry Kane bids to fire England to glory

We take a look at the key World Cup 2022 Golden Boot contenders and come up with a 25-1 value pick

Daily Mirror

Betting odds World Cup 2022: Tips for winner, golden boot and more

The Qatar World Cup is almost here with the tournament and race to win the golden boot wide open

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Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 winner picked as England told what stage they'll get knocked out

THE BIG DEBATE: The World Cup in Qatar is only days away from kicking off and we have asked our Mirror Football writers to predict the winners and how far England will go

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema reveals Cristiano Ronaldo snub that hints at Real Madrid feud

Benzema and Ronaldo enjoyed great success together at Real Madrid but it appears they are no longer the pals they once were, with the French striker being snubbed by his former team-mate

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: squads take shape as Qatar kick-off looms

Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament, but here is a taster to set the scene with barely a week to go

Football London

Karim Benzema unlocks Real Madrid advantage over Chelsea in transfer race to sign 'next Neymar'

Chelsea face an up-hill battle in the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid striker Endrick amid fierce competition from Real Madrid

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Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 odds and betting tips: Your ultimate Betting Guide to the Qatar World Cup

England head to Qatar as 7-1 fourth-favourites as Gareth Southgate's side look to end their major tournament drought

Radio France Internationale

France reveals its World Cup squad to defend title in Qatar

France coach Didier Deschamps has revealed the 25-man squad tasked with defending their title in Qatar. Raphael Varane is on board, despite the defender's recent injury problems, as is 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud.

The Independent UK

France World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

France have a squad bursting with quality but recent performances suggest Didier Deschamps is still trying to find the right formula between youthful promise and World Cup-winning experience

AFP

Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup

Paris (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while 36-year-old striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.

Sports Illustrated

France World Cup Preview: Champs Are Loaded—With Talent and Questions

There’s no denying France’s depth of talent, but injuries, chemistry and off-field drama again threaten to derail Les Bleus on the biggest stage.

AFP

Senegal holds breath over talisman Mane making World Cup

Dakar (AFP) - Doubts over Senegalese talisman Sadio Mane being fit for the World Cup finals had a nation holding its collective breath on Wednesday with Senegal President Macky Sall tweeting: "Sadio, heart of a Lion!All my heart is with you!"

AFP

Benzema misses Real Madrid training hours before France World Cup squad announcement

Madrid (AFP) - France forward Karim Benzema was absent from Real Madrid's training session on Wednesday, hours before Didier Deschamps announces his World Cup squad, an AFP journalist witnessed.

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